Prachi Lokam Email & Phone Number

Pune, Maharashtra, India

As a Design Manager, I provide strategic leadership by setting design direction for projects, leading a team of interaction and user experience designers, and ensuring effective execution of design strategies. My role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and SMEs, to create user-centered products aligned with audience needs. I oversee the implementation of a Behavioral Design Language to enhance usability and maintain consistency… Show more As a Design Manager, I provide strategic leadership by setting design direction for projects, leading a team of interaction and user experience designers, and ensuring effective execution of design strategies. My role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and SMEs, to create user-centered products aligned with audience needs. I oversee the implementation of a Behavioral Design Language to enhance usability and maintain consistency within the Qualys Platform. Project management, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring my design team are integral parts of my responsibilities. I communicate a vision of design excellence to senior executives and present design concepts with impact. My ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering on time underscores my commitment to successful project outcomes. Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai Area, India

- Leadership and Team Collaboration: I undertook the leadership role by overseeing a team of visual and interaction designers. My ability to guide and collaborate with the team was pivotal in achieving our design goals. Together, we created intuitive and efficient user interfaces for GEP's next-generation Sourcing and Procurement Product Suite.- Design Artifacts: Created essential user-centered design artifacts, including Personas, user journeys, storyboards, task flows, and information… Show more - Leadership and Team Collaboration: I undertook the leadership role by overseeing a team of visual and interaction designers. My ability to guide and collaborate with the team was pivotal in achieving our design goals. Together, we created intuitive and efficient user interfaces for GEP's next-generation Sourcing and Procurement Product Suite.- Design Artifacts: Created essential user-centered design artifacts, including Personas, user journeys, storyboards, task flows, and information architecture. These artifacts served as the foundation for designing user-friendly and effective interfaces. These efforts not only improved the product's value but also earned recognition at esteemed events such as Forrester and Gartner, attesting to the design's success and impact.- Stakeholder and End-User Engagement: Presented design ideas, concepts, and milestone deliverables to a diverse audience, including end-users, clients, stakeholders, and developers. This ensured that design decisions were transparent and well-received by all relevant parties.- Usability Promotion: Advocated for usability through the creation and dissemination of design guidelines, best practices, specifications, and standards. This contributed to a consistent and user-friendly design approach.- User Research and Feedback Analysis: Conducted user research and evaluated user feedback, incorporating insights to refine product builds and enhance the overall user experience. This iterative process played a pivotal role in improving product usability.- Project Leadership: Led UX projects independently, taking ownership of project outcomes, timelines, and quality. This leadership role included mentoring and coaching junior UX designers to foster their growth and development within the team.- Design Decision-Making: Demonstrated the ability to make critical design decisions and confidently presented them to stakeholders, ensuring that design choices aligned with project goals and user needs. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Mumbai Area, India

Mumbai Area, India

- Wireframe and Design Document Creation: I played a crucial role in enhancing design consistency across projects by creating wireframes and design documents. These resources were instrumental in guiding both designers and developers to maintain a unified and user-friendly product design.- Ansell Guardian and UNDP Remittance Management App: I successfully simplified the layout and addressed user flow challenges in both the Ansell Guardian and UNDP Remittance Management app. These… Show more - Wireframe and Design Document Creation: I played a crucial role in enhancing design consistency across projects by creating wireframes and design documents. These resources were instrumental in guiding both designers and developers to maintain a unified and user-friendly product design.- Ansell Guardian and UNDP Remittance Management App: I successfully simplified the layout and addressed user flow challenges in both the Ansell Guardian and UNDP Remittance Management app. These improvements led to a smoother user experience and more efficient navigation.- Monthly Newsletter Layouts for the United Nations: I had the privilege of designing monthly newsletter layouts for the United Nations. This work helped maintain a professional and engaging appearance for their communications while ensuring a seamless content management process on their CMS platform.- Website Maintenance for Mondelez International: I took charge of website maintenance projects for Mondelez International's global site. This involved adding and managing content on their CMS platform without encountering any glitches. As a result, I successfully increased page visits and further improved the user experience.- UI & UX Design for Multiple Projects: I've designed user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for a range of projects, including an in-house HR portal, the Trigyn official website, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website, and the Mylapore Grievance Readdressal Portal. In each case, my focus was on creating intuitive and visually appealing designs that catered to user needs and preferences. Show less

Bengaluru, India

Content Localization: I specialized in developing content tailored to specific regions, ensuring that it resonated with local audiences while maintaining the essence of the original material.Subtitling Expertise: I composed subtitles for a wide range of global sitcoms and movies, adhering to the specific formats and requirements of APAC, US, and UK markets. This involved not only translation but also synchronization to provide a seamless viewing experience.Accurate Content… Show more Content Localization: I specialized in developing content tailored to specific regions, ensuring that it resonated with local audiences while maintaining the essence of the original material.Subtitling Expertise: I composed subtitles for a wide range of global sitcoms and movies, adhering to the specific formats and requirements of APAC, US, and UK markets. This involved not only translation but also synchronization to provide a seamless viewing experience.Accurate Content Delivery: I took pride in successfully delivering content that was precisely synced with the specifications provided by the client. This attention to detail ensured that the final product aligned with the client's expectations and requirements.Quality Control: I performed thorough quality control checks to ensure that the content met the client's expectations and adhered to industry standards.Document Editing and Preparation: In addition to content creation, I excelled in editing and preparing various documents and content related to broadcasting activities. This included ensuring that all materials are in the correct format and ready for distribution or broadcast. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Concept Creation and Pitching: I was instrumental in generating innovative game concepts and pitching these ideas to the studio. My ability to evangelize these concepts created excitement and enthusiasm among the teams, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.Collaboration for Game Vision: I worked closely with the Creative Director and fellow Designers to define and enhance the game's vision and overall player experience. This collaborative effort ensured a unified vision… Show more Concept Creation and Pitching: I was instrumental in generating innovative game concepts and pitching these ideas to the studio. My ability to evangelize these concepts created excitement and enthusiasm among the teams, fostering a creative and collaborative environment.Collaboration for Game Vision: I worked closely with the Creative Director and fellow Designers to define and enhance the game's vision and overall player experience. This collaborative effort ensured a unified vision and a player-focused design.Development Facilitation: As a facilitator between development functions, I ensured that game design remained aligned with the project's parameters and constraints, promoting seamless integration of design elements into the development process.Game Design Leadership: I took the lead in creating comprehensive game design documents, including Concept Proposals, Game Design Documents, and Functional Specifications. This documentation served as the blueprint for the development process, ensuring that the team had a clear and structured path to follow.Industry Research: I kept abreast of game industry and product design trends, leveraging this research to enhance the player's experience and enjoyment. Staying informed about the latest trends allowed for more relevant and engaging game design.Multifaceted Design Contributions: I was responsible for a wide array of design tasks, including conceptualizing characters, environments, and props, level design, UI creation, sound/music placement, and gameplay tuning and balancing. This versatility allowed for a holistic approach to game design.Proactive Testing: I proactively engaged in testing early versions of the game on handheld devices. This hands-on testing approach helped identify and address issues and refine gameplay for optimal player experience. Show less

- Aesthetic Design Concepts: I created aesthetically pleasing design concepts, a skill that allowed me to craft visually captivating and engaging visual solutions for various projects.- Client-Centric Design Transformation: I had a knack for translating client needs and ideas into compelling visual designs. By understanding and aligning with client objectives, I ensured that the designs not only met but exceeded their expectations.- Music Band Merchandise Design: I had the… Show more - Aesthetic Design Concepts: I created aesthetically pleasing design concepts, a skill that allowed me to craft visually captivating and engaging visual solutions for various projects.- Client-Centric Design Transformation: I had a knack for translating client needs and ideas into compelling visual designs. By understanding and aligning with client objectives, I ensured that the designs not only met but exceeded their expectations.- Music Band Merchandise Design: I had the privilege of designing merchandise for the renowned music band, Thaikkudam Bridge. This opportunity allowed me to merge my design skills with the unique identity and style of the band, resulting in merchandise that resonated with their fanbase.- Diverse Design Projects: I showcased versatility in my design capabilities by creating a wide range of visual materials. This included designing logos, banners, pamphlets, posters, business cards, brochures, and web pages. My skills spanned across various mediums, adapting to the specific requirements of each project.My commitment to creating visually striking designs, coupled with my ability to understand and fulfill client needs, allowed me to contribute to a wide spectrum of design projects effectively. Show less

Mumbai

- Precise Frame Extraction: I excelled in extracting frame-by-frame alpha mattes of both foreground and background elements, which played a crucial role in assisting senior stereoscopy compositors. This meticulous work ensured that the compositing process was efficient and seamless.- Rig and Tracking Marker Removal: I also took the initiative to extract frames for painting, a task essential for removing rigs and tracking markers from the footage. This process improved the overall visual… Show more - Precise Frame Extraction: I excelled in extracting frame-by-frame alpha mattes of both foreground and background elements, which played a crucial role in assisting senior stereoscopy compositors. This meticulous work ensured that the compositing process was efficient and seamless.- Rig and Tracking Marker Removal: I also took the initiative to extract frames for painting, a task essential for removing rigs and tracking markers from the footage. This process improved the overall visual quality of the content.- Nuke Compositing Proficiency: I demonstrated my proficiency in Nuke by completing basic composites. This included showcasing my skills in keying, color grading, re-timing, and screen insertion. These capabilities were instrumental in fine-tuning the visual aspects of the projects I worked on.My meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in compositing software were essential in enhancing the quality and visual appeal of the final content. Show less

Mumbai

- Supporting Lead Animator: I played a pivotal role in assisting the lead animator by actively contributing to the creation of storyboards, clean-up work, and in-between frames essential for the development of short animated films. My dedication and attention to detail were critical in bringing these projects to life.- Collaborative Teamwork: I thrived in a dynamic environment by working closely with a team of skilled animators and storyboard artists. This collaborative effort was… Show more - Supporting Lead Animator: I played a pivotal role in assisting the lead animator by actively contributing to the creation of storyboards, clean-up work, and in-between frames essential for the development of short animated films. My dedication and attention to detail were critical in bringing these projects to life.- Collaborative Teamwork: I thrived in a dynamic environment by working closely with a team of skilled animators and storyboard artists. This collaborative effort was instrumental in achieving a unified and coherent vision for our animated projects.- Landscape Sketches and Environments: In addition to character animation, I leveraged my artistic talents to create detailed landscape sketches of various environments used in animated short films. These sketches added depth and atmosphere to our projects, enhancing the overall visual storytelling. Show less