Chandan Kumar

Chandan Kumar

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Design & AI Leader | Head of Design | Building AI-native products, teams, and cognitive systems
India

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  • Second Brain AI
    Head Design Consultant
    Second Brain AI
    Oct 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)
    SeKondBrain is building a neurosymbolic AI platform designed as a Cognitive Operating System for enterprises.
    • Leading design strategy and product experience across conversational AI, agent workflows, and knowledge graph interfaces
    • Designing AI-native interaction models that go beyond chat into structured reasoning and decision systems
    • Working closely with founders, AI researchers, and engineering to translate complex AI capabilities into usable enterprise products
    • Shaping the platform’s design system, cognitive UX patterns, and multi-agent orchestration experiences
    • Driving clarity, trust, and usability in high-complexity, data-rich environments
    • Applying advanced graphic design principles to develop
  • Builderai
    VP - Head of Design / Senior Director of UX
    Builderai
    Feb 2020 - May 2025 (5 years 4 months)
    • Scaled a 35+ person global design org across 5 disciplines & 7 countries.
    • Built AI-driven products (Natasha, BuilderNow, QA tools, modular UI systems).
    • Oversaw 300+ projects, improving consistency by 60% and delivery time by 40%.
    • Partnered with Product, Engineering & Data to embed AI + UX into enterprise SaaS workflows.
    • Influenced C-suite product strategy and mentored leaders globally.
    • Executed high-impact graphic design initiatives tailored for e-commerce, ensuring visual excellence across retail and marketplace platforms to enhance user conversion.
    • Leveraged Nano Banana and similar prompt-based AI tools to streamline creative workflows and accelerate the production of custom design assets within
  • Builderai
    Director User Experience Design
    Builderai
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)
    Director User Experience Design

    As a Director of User Experience Design, I provide strategic leadership for design teams, overseeing the end-to-end design lifecycle, including design management, creative direction, and the execution of comprehensive UX design initiatives. I specialize in developing design systems and scalable design workflows that ensure consistency across complex product ecosystems, while also producing high-quality graphic design and e-commerce-focused visual assets. My technical proficiency includes advanced work in Figma for collaborative interface prototyping and utilizing cutting-edge tools like Midjourney to accelerate visual exploration. I integrate Nano Banana and other modern AI image generation and edi
  • Builderai
    Head of Design / Senior Director of UX
    Builderai
    Jun 2017 - May 2025 (8 years)
    • Led design for AI-assisted software development platform (Natasha, BuilderNow), enabling end-to-end product creation workflows
    • Scaled a 35+ person global design org across 5 disciplines & 7 countries.
    • Built AI-driven products (Natasha, BuilderNow, QA tools, modular UI systems).
    • Oversaw 300+ projects, improving consistency by 60% and delivery time by 40%.
    • Partnered with Product, Engineering & Data to embed AI + UX into enterprise SaaS workflows.
    • Influenced C-suite product strategy and mentored leaders globally.
    • Directed product and visual design for extensive e-commerce applications, including marketplace, ordering, and checkout journeys, ensuring a cohesive user experience across commerce platform
  • Builderai
    Sr. Principal Designer
    Builderai
    Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 7 months)
    Sr. Principal Designer

    As a Sr. Principal Designer, I led the development and execution of high-level design strategies, overseeing end-to-end creative management and the implementation of robust design systems. I bridged the gap between complex business requirements and aesthetic excellence, ensuring consistent brand identity through high-quality graphic design, specifically tailored for e-commerce platforms. My workflow relied heavily on advanced proficiency in Figma for collaborative design and prototyping, as well as the strategic application of generative AI tools to push the boundaries of visual exploration and product concepts.

    - Spearheaded creative management initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to deli
  • Shoto
    Head of Product Design
    Shoto
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 4 months)
    • Designed AI-powered photo-sharing app leveraging recognition and geotags.
    • Built seamless UX across platforms, scaling to 500K+ users.
    • Shaped early SaaS DNA later applied at Builder.ai.
    • Attracted acquisition interest from Apple and Google.
    • Applied expertise in graphic design for e-commerce by maintaining high standards for visual quality, content presentation, and digital product storytelling, ensuring that all user experiences were clear, attractive, and optimized for conversion.
  • Hike
    Director of UX Design
    Hike
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 6 months)
    • First designer; scaled UX org to support 100M+ users in a Gen Z-first market.
    • Designed gamified UX and engagement loops like wallet, stickers, and retention flows.
    • Introduced design systems and research frameworks to scale quality and consistency.
    • Promoted 2x for design-led growth and measurable user impact.
  • Snapdeal
    Senior Manager User Experience
    Snapdeal
    Sep 2012 - Feb 2013 (6 months)
    • Sole designer during hypergrowth, leading retail UX across checkout and catalog.
    • Boosted conversions by 38% with lean, trust-first UX.
    • Optimized flows for 2G and low-end devices to maximize adoption.
  • Smile Group
    Product Design Lead – UX
    Smile Group
    Mar 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 6 months)
    • Led UX across 10+ ventures in commerce, fashion, and media.
    • Specialized in conversion-focused UX for early-stage products.
    • Delivered MVPs, research-driven audits, and scalable systems.
    • Mentored founders in design and growth strategy.
  • Smile Group
    Senior User Experience Designer
    Smile Group
    Feb 2009 - Feb 2011 (2 years 1 month)
  • Smile Group
    UX Designer
    Smile Group
    Jun 2008 - Jan 2009 (8 months)
  • TradeIndiacom Infocom Network Private Limited
    UX Designer – B2B Platforms
    TradeIndiacom Infocom Network Private Limited
    Jan 2008 - Jun 2008 (6 months)
    • Designed and optimized core flows for trade directories and SME marketplace.
    • Applied user research and IA principles to improve navigation and search outcomes.
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  • Delhi University
    Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General
    Delhi University
    Aug 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 5 months)
  • R
    High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General
    Ramjas School India
    Jan 2006
  • I
    Self-taught | Non-traditional background, Design and Visual Communications, General
    Independent Learning SelfDirected
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years 1 month)
  • R
    High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General
    Ramjas School India