Sathish Kumar
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Highly versatile Senior UI/UX Designer with 18 years of experience delivering time-saving interfaces and seamless user journeys for global enterprise clients. Specializing in inclusive, accessible products that function across diverse geographies and cultures. Currently based in Ottawa, Canada, I am available for freelance engagements, including Hourly (Pay/Hour), Fixed-Bid projects, or Part-Time roles. I operate as a high-impact individual contributor or as a Design Lead for larger-scale requirements. Scalable Capacity: For large-scale enterprise projects, I manage a specialized team of 5 design professionals who can be deployed to meet tight deadlines and complex deliverables.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior UX Designer
CleanCode Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Individual Contributor: Serving as the sole design engine for the Health Standards Organization (HSO).
- Key Project - OnboardQi: Led the design for a collaborative digital platform for healthcare quality improvement across mobile, desktop, and tablet.
- Key Project - Client Portal: Overhauled a decade-old legacy system, modernizing visuals and ensuring robust multilingual support and data migration.
Principal UX / Lead Designer
Relevantz
05.2015 - 10.2023
- Leadership: Managed design teams ranging from 8 to 50 members, overseeing resource allocation and long-term vision.
- Mortgage Origination (LoanLogics): Led a high-impact discovery phase in Dallas, TX, translating complex AI-driven mortgage workflows into a comprehensive design system.
- Ingredient Management (IFF): Conducted design thinking workshops with global scientists in New Jersey to streamline complex scientific software.
UI Designer & Graphic Designer
Various
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Delivered high-impact designs for Singapore Airlines, UOB Bank, and Commonwealth Bank.
- Co-founded a web design startup targeting the e-commerce boom.
Education
Undergraduate Degree - Visual Communication
University of Madras
Advanced Web Design Program - undefined
VFX Media & Design
Skills
- Strategy: UX Strategy, Design Systems, User Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Buy-in
- Design: Wireframing, Prototyping, Visual Communication, Responsive Web & Mobile Design
- Specialization: Accessibility (WCAG), Complex CMS Platforms, E-commerce, Financial/Mortgage Tech
- Tools: UXPin, Figma, Adobe Design Suite, Azure DevOps, InVision
EDUCATION & LANGUAGES
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Elementary
Sanskrit
Elementary
Timeline
Senior UX Designer
CleanCode Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Principal UX / Lead Designer
Relevantz
05.2015 - 10.2023
UI Designer & Graphic Designer
Various
01.2008 - 01.2011
Advanced Web Design Program - undefined
VFX Media & Design
Undergraduate Degree - Visual Communication
University of Madras
CLIENT PORTFOLIO
A track record of excellence for major global brands, including:
- Healthcare/Standards: Accreditation Canada, HSO, CIDX.
- Finance: UOB Bank, Commonwealth Bank, Altisource, LoanBeam.
- Consumer/Tech: Asurion, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), PBS, IEEE, Singapore Airlines.
US VISA
- B1 valid from 2013-10-21 to 2023-10-17
- H1B valid from 2017-06-21 to 2019-09-03
Canadian VISA
- Work permit Valid up to 2026-10-15
- PR in progress
Onsite Travel
- Sterling, Virginia - 5 months
- Manhattan, New York - 2 weeks
- Hazlet, New Jersey - 3 weeks
- Dallas, Texas - 4 weeks
- Ottawa, Ontario - 6 years
FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT MODELS
- Individual Contributor: Full-cycle design from discovery to high-fidelity prototyping.
- Team Collaboration: Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams (Developers, Architects, QA).
- Design Agency Model: Access to a core team of 5 specialized designers for end-to-end project execution.
- Administrative Ease: Ability to provide formal invoicing through registered Canadian or Indian entities.
- Rates: Flexible and based on engagement type, project scale, and specific requirements.
Estimated Service Rates (CAD)
- Hourly (Ad-hoc)
$80 – $120 / hr
Consultations, quick UI fixes, or expert UX audits.
- Part-Time Retainer
$3,000 – $5000 / mo
Consistent 15-20 hours/week support; priority scheduling.
- Fixed-Bid (Small)
$2,000 – $6,500
Landing pages, brand identity, or 5-10 screen prototypes.
Deliverables
Below are the key artifacts, workflows, and assets I will provide :
1. Discovery & Strategy Artifacts: User Persona Profiles, User Journey Maps, Information Architecture (IA) & Competitive Audit
2. UX Design & Logic: Low-Fidelity Wireframes, High-Level User Flows & Clickable Prototypes
3. UI Design & Visual Assets: High-Fidelity UI Screens, Design System / UI Kit & Visual Style Guide
4. Developer Handoff & Implementation Assets: Asset Export Package, Redlining / Specs & Interaction Documentation
5. Specialized Service Deliverables: Accessibility Audit Report & Discovery Phase Summary
Recommended Workflow
- Phase 1: Discovery – Stakeholder interviews, audits, and journey mapping.
- Phase 2: Ideation – Wireframing and establishing the high-level flow.
- Phase 3: Design – Creating the visual style and high-fidelity UI.
- Phase 4: Handoff – Delivering the design system and collaborating with developers for implementation.