Ankur KushwahaNow at HighLevel, designing Agency OS and Industries
I lead design teams that turn complex AI into products people trust.
Where I’ve worked
01Leading teams
HighLevel · Restaurants
Three teams were building separate parts of HighLevel’s new restaurant workspace. I took ownership of the whole journey, gave them one flow and one set of patterns, and we went from design to the LevelUp 2026 stage in two to three weeks.
02Designing for AI
Sprinklr · AI interaction
Every goal in Sprinklr took many manual steps. I led the interaction patterns for an AI co-pilot that stays inside the workflow and turns its advice into one-click actions.
03Leading teams
Builder.ai · Design leadership
Design at Builder.ai started with the Head of Design and me. I hired five designers, managed four and mentored the rest, and set the habits that let a mostly junior team do senior-level work.
04Moving the business
Builder.ai · 0 to 1 SaaS
Non-technical teams were stuck with fragmented, outdated tools. Hands-on as the product designer, I shaped one place where leaders see their builds, spend and timelines, and act on them in a few clicks.
05Moving the business
Sprinklr · GenAI insights
Sprinklr teams found insights, then acted on them in Excel, Power BI and slides, where context got lost. I led the Capture, Create, Act framework that keeps every insight, its action and its owner in one place.
Sprinklr CTO Award
3 more Block Design System · Builder Studio · Web experience revamp
See all workHow I lead
The principles I've led by as a Design Manager and design lead.
01 Outcomes over output
Every project starts with the business metric it should move. Polished screens are how we get there.
02 Empower, don’t micromanage
Clear context, a high bar, then real ownership. I stay close enough to unblock, never so close that I take over.
03 Craft is a decision, not a default
AI can make a hundred screens in a minute. Knowing which one is right, and why, is the job. I use AI for speed and keep the judgement human, in my own work and in every critique.
04 Grow the people too
At Builder.ai: regular 1:1s, honest feedback and mentoring shaped around each designer's own goals.
Testimonials
Ankur has an incredible knack for bringing fresh, innovative perspectives to every project he touches, transforming ideas into user experiences that are both intuitive and impactful. What sets Ankur apart is his remarkable attention to detail.
Taroon Tyagi on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
Principal Product Designer, now.gg
My manager at BlueStacks
Ankur leads through influence, clarity, and trust, keeping teams aligned and focused on delivering experiences that truly serve users.
Tasnim Reza on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
Product Design Manager, Sprinklr
Design leader at Sprinklr
He brings a strong systems-thinking mindset to design and is always looking for ways to improve not just an individual experience, but the overall product and design process. Ankur is the kind of designer who makes the team around him better.
Parker Gindele on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
Principal Design Manager, Sprinklr
Worked with me at Sprinklr
Ankur combines strong product thinking with a collaborative leadership style. He builds alignment, facilitates productive discussion, and helps teams move from ambiguity to action.
Michelle Brannan on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)
Principal Product Designer
Worked with me at Sprinklr
One of those rare Design Managers who leads with both incredible vision and genuine empathy. He doesn’t micromanage; he truly empowers. He invested so much time in understanding my personal career goals and tailored his mentorship to help me grow.
As this was my first job, his mentorship and guidance played a significant role in shaping my approach to design and my growth as a designer. He was always approachable, collaborative, and generous with his support and feedback.
