Mehek Somai

About

I’m Mehek Somai, a UX/Product Designer passionate about shaping digital products at the intersection of design, AI, and technology. With a foundation in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from RIT, I blend systems thinking with human-centered design to craft intuitive, scalable, and accessible experiences. Recent Highlights: - Led UX for B2B SaaS tools at Ecolab, developing design systems and responsive workflows that improved user engagement. - Managed a team of 4 designers at RIT Graduate School, boosting digital engagement by 40% and streamlining creative processes. - Designed and launched a design-led business, balancing user needs with real-world constraints. I thrive at the intersection of research, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether working in Figma, leveraging AI tools like Cursor AI, or aligning with developers, I prioritize clarity and impact in every design decision. I’m seeking full-time roles in UX/Product Design where I can: - Build thoughtful systems and design frameworks - Collaborate with innovative, user-driven teams - Harness the power of AI to elevate user experiences

Experience

• Team Lead Design Assistant · RIT Graduate School2024-10-01 – 2025-05-01

  Spearheaded design creatives for 10+ campus events, contributing to a 40% increase in digital engagement and 25% growth in followers. Supervised a team of 4 designers, improving output quality and reducing revision cycles by 30% through structured feedback and process improvements.

• Graduate Design Assistant · RIT Graduate School2024-08-01 – 2024-10-01

  Developed user-centered event materials, enhancing visual appeal and consistency, which contributed to a 20% rise in event attendance and improved overall brand perception.

• UX Designer · Ecolab2024-06-01 – 2024-08-01

  Led UX for 2 critical B2B SaaS projects, creating sitemaps, user flows, and 50+ responsive screens for restaurant management platforms. Designed 7 reusable design system components and error states across 4 use cases, ensuring a consistent user experience. Initiated and led cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, and designers to align on features, user needs, and design goals while advocating for users. Conducted a comprehensive competitor analysis of 10+ companies and synthesized findings into strategic recommendations.

• Graduate Design Assistant · RIT Graduate School2024-02-01 – 2024-06-01
• User Experience Intern · Knowledge Units2023-01-01 – 2023-07-01

  Redesigned websites for 7 clients across diverse industries, improving information architecture, branding, and visual clarity to support business goals. Identified usability gaps against heuristic principles to inform revised design strategy, resulting in more intuitive navigation and reduced cognitive load. Created over 40+ detailed wireframes and 20+ high-fidelity mockups, translating user needs into tangible prototypes for iterative development.

• User Experience Intern · Sarvatra Technologies2021-06-01 – 2021-07-01

Education

• Rochester Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science - MS, Human Computer Interaction
• COEP Technological UniversityBachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering
• St Mary's Junior CollegeISC, XIIth, Science
• St. Mary's School, PuneICSE, Xth

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