Ankur is
Now at HighLevelDesigning Agency OS · and Industries on the Founder plan
Lead Product Designer,
Design Systems Builder,
& Design Manager
I lead design teams that turn complex AI
into products people trust.
- Years in design
- 12+
- Design team grown
- 2→9
- Direct reports
- 4
- Designers left in two years
- 0
Where I’ve worked
Case studies
Leading teams
Hiring, growing and keeping designers, and the system that let a mostly junior team ship senior work.
“He built a culture of psychological safety where everyone felt comfortable sharing ideas, taking creative risks, and doing their best work.”
Tushar VermaProduct Designer · reported to me at Builder.ai
Moving the business
Four products, each tied to a business number: an award-winning insights flow, a $7.5M beta, HighLevel Industries and more downloads.
How I lead
Frame the problem, align the people,
then ship.
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
What people say about working with me
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
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
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
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
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.
Tushar Verma
Product Designer
Reported to me at Builder.ai
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.
Prachi Rathore
Product Designer, Navi
Reported to me at Builder.ai