HITESH VERMA
Toronto,ON
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design Director
UTMIST | University of Toronto
09.2024 - Current
Design Lead
GenAI Genesis Hackathon
08.2024 - Current
- Leading the design team for the GenAI Genesis Hackathon, driving the overall creative direction and ensuring visual consistency across all project deliverables like sponsorship packages, website and marketing material
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, academics, operations and marketing to align design strategies with event goals.
Co-Founder & Lead Product Designer
Pangerra
12.2023 - Current
- Pioneering the design strategy, driving the development of visually stunning and user-centric products resulting in a 30% increase in user satisfaction and growth in customer retention through the application of cutting-edge design principles
- Orchestrating seamless collaboration across interdisciplinary teams in product ideation, prototyping, and iteration, cultivating an agile development environment, ultimately contributing to a 20% improvement in overall product functionality and user experience.
Technology Associate
Google Developer Students Club - UTSC
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Spearheading the design and development of the official website for GenAI Genesis: Canada's Largest Generative AI Hackathon; creating a user-friendly platform resulting in increased participant engagement and seamless information dissemination
- Leading the creation and execution of skill-focused workshops, including coding and design challenges and hands-on projects, improving attendees technical competencies.
Peer Tutor
George Brown College
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Providing tailored tutoring for Interface Development 2, addressing student queries on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies, resulting in a strengthened grasp of front-end development principles
- Communicating complex concepts clearly, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere and contributing to the creation of an inclusive environment for students with varying proficiency levels.
Education
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Interaction Design
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06.2025
Skills
- Figma Framer HTML CSS React Adobe Suite
- Blender Autodesk Maya Meta Spark AR Studio Unity Unreal Engine
- UX Design UX Research Prototyping Wire framing Interaction Design Usability Testing
- Data Analysis Data Visualization Digital Storytelling Research Skills
Volunteer Experience
Tutor : United for Literacy
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
Volunteering as a tutor for women and children, providing comprehensive educational assistance and mentorship, resulting in improved educational performance and personal development.
Projects
Healian
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
• Engineered the innovative product design and technology architecture for Healian, revolutionizing Ontario's healthcare sector by creating a user-centric app with features such as seamless online appointment booking, e-prescriptions, and an AI health assistant.
• Executed a user-centric design approach for features such as real-time communication with doctors, ratings and reviews integration, and a visually appealing interface for effective virtual consultations.
ShopLINX
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023
• Led the comprehensive UI/UX design and XML development of ShopLINX, an Android native mobile application, leveraging Firebase for real-time order management and seamless integration with local mall stores, poised to revolutionize post-COVID shopping trends with a commitment to user-centricity, convenience, and efficient store management.
Watchify
Feb 2023 - Apr 2023
• Led the design and UX efforts for an innovative streaming aggregator app, seamlessly combining all streaming services into a cohesive platform and ensuring user-friendly interface for efficient navigation and an optimal viewing experience.
• Conducted user research, to inform the design of a user-friendly interface, featuring high-fidelity wireframes, robust site maps, and a visually cohesive typography system for optimal readability and engagement.
STICCAR App
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
• Utilized expertise in Framer, prototyping, and augmented reality frameworks to develop the STICAR augmented reality app prototype, effectively capturing user and stakeholder interest.
• Demonstrated creativity in logo design, typography, and color research for STICAR, creating a visually appealing brand identity, while conducting extensive user research to refine the prototype, aligning it with user expectations and ensuring a user-friendly AR application.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Gaming
- Creative Writing
- Cooking
- Collecting Keyboards
Software
Figma
Framer
Blender
Webflow
Maya
Unity
Unreal Engine
EmberGen
Adobe Suite
Timeline
Graphic Design Director
UTMIST | University of Toronto
09.2024 - Current
Design Lead
GenAI Genesis Hackathon
08.2024 - Current
Technology Associate
Google Developer Students Club - UTSC
01.2024 - 08.2024
Peer Tutor
George Brown College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Co-Founder & Lead Product Designer
Pangerra
12.2023 - Current
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Interaction Design
George Brown College
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