Sagar Rapolu

Profile

01 / Summary

Senior UI/UX Designer with 15+ years of experience leading end-to-end product design across SaaS, TaxTech, FinTech, and GovTech domains. At Zenwork, shaped 8+ enterprise products serving over 1 million businesses globally, using Figma AI and AI-assisted methodologies to accelerate innovation and govern scalable design systems.

Own the full lifecycle — UX research, journey mapping, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping and UI design — while maintaining design systems, component libraries and design tokens that keep large product suites consistent.

15+

Years in UX/UI design

8+

Enterprise SaaS products led at Zenwork

1M+

Businesses served by shipped products

40+

Web & mobile apps designed pre-2022

Experience

02 / Career

Senior UI/UX DesignerCurrent

Zenwork Digital India Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2022 — Aug 2026

Led UX/UI strategy and design delivery for SaaS products across TaxTech, FinTech, compliance, payments and workflow automation domains.
Managed the product design lifecycle, including UX research, journey mapping, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and UI design.
Designed data-driven user experiences for enterprise applications, dashboards, transaction workflows, reporting systems & compliance platforms.
Created responsive and mobile-first interfaces using Figma, FigJam, Figma AI, and Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring seamless cross-device experiences.
Maintained design systems, component libraries, design tokens, Atomic Design frameworks and Material Design standards to drive consistency.
Conducted UX audits, heuristic evaluations, accessibility assessments, WCAG compliance reviews, and design quality validation to improve usability.
Collaborated with Product, Engineering, QA & business stakeholders within Agile and Scrum environments to align user experience with objectives.
Led design reviews, documentation, developer handoffs, implementation guidance & post-release validation to ensure design integrity and quality.
Supported design & scaling of 8+ enterprise SaaS products serving over 1 million businesses worldwide, contributing to product adoption and growth.
Leveraged AI-powered design tools and emerging UX technologies to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and drive design innovation.

Figma AIDesign SystemsWCAG ComplianceAgile / Scrum

UI/UX Designer

Eightfolds Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2014 — Aug 2022

Delivered UX/UI solutions for 40+ web and mobile applications across eCommerce, food delivery, fitness, music, and consumer technology domains.
Managed requirements analysis, user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and implementation support.
Designed responsive, mobile-first, and cross-platform interfaces to enhance usability, accessibility, and user engagement.
Created interactive prototypes and user journeys using Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Developed dashboards, workflows, navigation systems, forms, transactional interfaces, and reusable UI components.
Collaborated with product owners, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centric experiences.
Participated in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, sprint planning, developer handoffs, and design validation activities.
Delivered high-quality design solutions within aggressive timelines while maintaining usability and visual consistency.
Designed and prototyped four distinct gaming experiences within a single application ecosystem.
Ensured design consistency and adherence to established UI standards across multiple products and client engagements.

FigmaAdobe XDSketchCross-platform UI

UI Designer

Ayansys Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2012 — Jan 2014

Designed CMS-based web applications focused on usability, responsiveness, and intuitive user experiences.
Translated business requirements into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
Led UI design initiatives for corporate branding, website redesign, and enterprise tracking applications.
Owned the end-to-end design lifecycle of the Tracking Application, from concept through developer handoff.
Developed reusable UI patterns, design guidelines, typography systems, and interaction standards.
Collaborated with development teams to provide design assets, implementation support, and UI validation.
Conducted design reviews and implementation audits to ensure adherence to design specifications.
Delivered complete UI coverage for the Tracking Application, ensuring a consistent and seamless user experience.

WireframingDesign GuidelinesDev Handoff

Graphic Designer

Ithink Design Studio LLC

Dec 2010 — Jun 2012

Designed mobile themes and user interfaces for BlackBerry devices and iPhone applications.
Created mobile design concepts incorporating visual hierarchy, typography, iconography, layouts, and interaction principles.
Developed and delivered new BlackBerry theme concepts on a weekly basis in a fast-paced production environment.
Produced visual assets, interface elements, and mobile UI components using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive and visually engaging mobile experiences.
Collaborated with developers to provide design specifications, assets, implementation support, and design validation.
Performed visual reviews and quality checks to ensure design accuracy and brand consistency.
Achieved Top 5 ranking on the first theme submission and secured the No. 2 position with four successful theme launches within three months.
Supported successful mobile product delivery through strong visual design and interaction design expertise.

Mobile ThemesPhotoshopIllustrator