Ankur isNow at HighLevelLead Product Designer · designing Agency OSTeam Leader · grew a team from 2 to 9 at Builder.aiAI Product Designer · 95% task success on Sprinklr’s co-pilotDesign Systems Builder · 32% fewer review cycles at Builder.ai
Team Leader, Design Systems Builder, & AI Product Designer
I lead design teams that turn complex AI into products people trust.
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 the means, not the goal.
Outcomesfirst
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.
Empower
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.
Craft
04 Grow people, not just products
At Builder.ai: regular 1:1s, honest feedback and mentoring shaped around each designer's own goals.
Growpeople
Testimonials
What people say about working with me
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ankur stood out as a leader on the Design team because he genuinely cared about the problems we were trying to solve for users.
Grace Jeter
UX Research, Capital One
Research partner at Sprinklr
Beyond technical mentorship, he offers thoughtful guidance on career and personal development. He would elevate every team that he’s a part of!
Swarna Awasthi
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
Ankur stood out as a leader on the Design team because he genuinely cared about the problems we were trying to solve for users.
Grace Jeter
UX Research, Capital One
Research partner at Sprinklr
Beyond technical mentorship, he offers thoughtful guidance on career and personal development. He would elevate every team that he’s a part of!
Swarna Awasthi
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
Ankur stood out as a leader on the Design team because he genuinely cared about the problems we were trying to solve for users.
Grace Jeter
UX Research, Capital One
Research partner at Sprinklr
Beyond technical mentorship, he offers thoughtful guidance on career and personal development. He would elevate every team that he’s a part of!
Swarna Awasthi
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
Ankur stood out as a leader on the Design team because he genuinely cared about the problems we were trying to solve for users.
Grace Jeter
UX Research, Capital One
Research partner at Sprinklr
Beyond technical mentorship, he offers thoughtful guidance on career and personal development. He would elevate every team that he’s a part of!
Swarna Awasthi
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.
Now at HighLevelLead Product Designer · designing Agency OS
