Samhith Mitra
—Designer
Hello there, I’m a
designer who cares
about making
beautiful things that
help people.
I’m a product designer with 5 years of experience across brand and product, at companies large and small. I’m actively looking for a new role.
I take pride in my craft. I develop cross functional partnerships, and thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.
I’m a systems thinker with a high bar for quality. From process to pixels, I’ll collaborate with you, learn from you, and help make something we’re proud of.
I bring end-to-end product acumen, from vision and strategy to discovery and delivery. I’ll partner closely with you to generate the highest impact possible.
I’m {highly_technical} and while (I’m ≠ engineer) I know my way /around & can speak “fluently” with you; I built (this.site) from scratch + helped design(this.one) && (this.too).
Useful
Considered
Beautiful
Well made
These are my core design values, and I strive to imbue them in all of the work I do. I’ve always been making things and inventing ways to improve my surroundings. Solving a tangible need with a beautiful solution is a practice I love and resides in my core. Collaborating with a team to create a far better outcome than otherwise possible alone gives me energy. I like thinking big, working fast, yet carefully, holistically, long-term, sustainably, cross-functionally, zooming out on company strategy, and zooming in on details. I’m always improving, growing, and executing to the highest standard possible. All while achieving a larger mission, connecting my work to something deeper, tethered to improving the world, leaving it better than when I began.
With 5 years of experience in UX design, research, and development, I’ve had the privilege of working across multiple industries—from financial tools to e-commerce and SaaS platforms. My journey began with a strong foundation in branding, web design, and visual communication, and over time, I evolved to specialize in product design and user experience. I leverage my deep empathy for users and a keen sense of visual design to create intuitive, user-centered experiences that drive both engagement and satisfaction.
LendingClub
UX Researcher
Team: Financial Tool team, focusing on improving LendingClub's new product development design. Developed three iterative wireframes and assessed high-fidelity prototypes.
Dahlstrom Technologies
User Experience Designer
I designed and launched 4+ SaaS products, improving usability and scalability by implementing Salesforce Lightning Design System. Enhanced data accuracy by 40% through API integrations and collaborated cross-functionally to drive successful product launches and client growth.
Align Technology
UX/UI Engineer
I redesigned the Invisalign website, boosting user satisfaction by 17% and driving a 218% increase in monthly visitors. Launched a chatbot using React, Figma, and HTML, reducing support tickets by 40%. Led the successful release of Invisalign 2.0 and achieved a 622% conversion rate increase by addressing e-commerce pain points. Crafted effective interaction strategies and optimized digital products for enhanced usability and engagement.
Associated Students, San Jose State University
Graphic Designer
I managed the design department, ensuring goals were met while training and mentoring team members. Provided technical support for accessible transportation issues and collaborated on internal applications, utilizing SQL Server to design databases, reports, and interfaces.
Reviver
User Experience Intern
I developed digital solutions for consumers, vehicle dealers, and fleet operators at Reviver. Key contributions included designing a consumer-facing mobile app, creating mobile and web solutions for dealers, and enhancing fleet management tools. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align objectives and conducted usability tests to optimize user experience.
“Samhith has an exceedingly rare blend of high craft and superb strategic and systems thinking.”
Ari A. Marketing Specialist
“Samhith exemplifies inspirational leadership and unwavering compassion, setting a remarkable standard for craftsmanship.”
Barış S. Staff Software Engineer II
“Samhith is an incredible leader, mentor, and human—a visionary and craftsperson with care for people.”
Ryan C. Product Management Leader
“Truly one of the best design collaborators I’ve ever worked with.”
Bhushan G. Software Engineering Lead
“Samhith’s attention to detail and work ethic are insanely diligent. He understands the capabilities and limitations of designing for the web in a way I’m not sure I’ve seen in many others.”
Prashant D. Principal Technical Program Manager
“Samhith is an incredibly thoughtful, meticulous, and craft-oriented designer who blew us away with his ability to think big picture and come up with creative solutions on the spot.”
Jeremy H. Solutions Engineer
With 5 years of experience across brand and product design, at companies large and small, I’ve developed a skillset with breadth and depth. I’m currently working on my Masters of Science at Georgia Tech, was previously a User Experience Researcher at LendingClub, a User Experience Designer at Dahlstrom Technologies, a UX/UI Engineer at Invisalign, and a Graphic Designer at Associated Students, San Jose State University. I’m a classically trained designer, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. I live in Atlanta with my dog, spending time outside as often as possible.
Colophon
Design and code by Samhith Mitra
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