Charles Jayaseelan

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Senior Design Lead with two decades of experience delivering visual communication and UI/UX design solutions within enterprise and banking environments.

Senior Design Lead – UI/UX & Visual Communication

Proven expertise in internal communication, brand governance, event-based branding, and internal digital platforms. Strong people leader with hands-on design depth, experienced in defining strategy, guiding teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across print, digital, and internal systems in global organizations.

Location: Bengaluru, India
Phone: +91 88842 95985
Email: charlesja.job@gmail.com

Experience: 18.6 Years
Degree: B.Sc. Computer Science
Relocation: Open | Notice Period: 30 days

Senior Design Lead with 18+ years of experience delivering UI/UX and visual communication solutions within enterprise and banking environments. Experienced in leading design teams, building scalable systems, and aligning creative execution with business objectives.

Skills

Core capabilities spanning enterprise design systems, brand leadership, and strategic communication.

UI/UX Design for Enterprise Platforms
Brand Identity & Governance
Internal Communication Systems
Visual & Environmental Branding

Design Strategy & Creative Direction
Design Team Leadership
Adobe Creative Suite & Figma
AI-assisted Design Workflows

Resume

Enterprise Design Leadership across UI/UX, Brand Governance, and Internal Communication

Resume Case Studies

Summary

Charles Jayaseelan

Design leader experienced in driving enterprise UI/UX and visual communication initiatives across global banking and corporate environments. Focused on governance, scalable systems, and high-impact design delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science

2003 - 2006

St. Joseph's College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India

Professional Experience

Design Lead – Visual & Communication Design (UI/UX)

Jul 2021 – Jul 2025

Carelon Global Solutions · Bengaluru

Defined design strategy and creative direction for enterprise-wide internal communication initiatives.
Led UI/UX design governance for internal platforms, improving usability, accessibility, and engagement.
Managed and mentored a high-performing design team, establishing scalable workflows and quality standards.
Directed large-scale brand and event executions aligned with global corporate identity standards.
Strengthened in-house design capability, reducing dependency on external agencies and improving delivery efficiency.

AVP – Graphic Designer (Brand & Communication Design)

Oct 2016 – Jul 2021

Jana Small Finance Bank · Bengaluru

Led brand and communication design across retail banking products and customer touchpoints.
Established and maintained brand governance standards across digital, print, and branch environments.
Partnered with cross-functional business and marketing teams to translate product strategy into visual communication.
Delivered multilingual communication assets supporting regional market expansion.
Contributed to strengthening the bank’s visual identity during a high-growth transformation phase.

Senior Graphic Designer (Brand, Digital & Internal Communication)

Oct 2013 – Oct 2016

Société Générale Global Solution Centre · Bengaluru

Led internal communication design initiatives supporting global leadership messaging and employee engagement.
Designed and managed a centralized intranet experience to improve information accessibility and collaboration.
Delivered branding and digital communication solutions aligned with global corporate standards.
Improved internal workflows through structured design processes and system enhancements.

Graphic Designer

Jul 2007 – Oct 2013

Cognizant Technology Solutions · Chennai / Bengaluru

Supported business development and internal teams with digital communication and presentation design.
Developed interactive learning and proposal materials for enterprise clients.
Managed SharePoint-based communication platforms and UI enhancements.

Web Designer

Oct 2006 – Jul 2007

Forte Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai

Designed marketing and digital communication assets for enterprise clients.
Recognized for performance and transitioned into a permanent role with Cognizant.

Portfolio

Selected design projects showcasing my expertise in UI/UX design, brand communication, visual identity, and internal platforms across enterprise and banking environments.

All
UI/UX
Brand Design
Internal Comms
Banking
Digital Design
Platforms

Employee Engagement Mobile App

Client: Carelon Global Solutions
Country: India
Domain: Internal Platform / UI/UX
Summary: Led UI/UX design and brand governance for an internal employee engagement platform. Defined usability and accessibility standards, and created scalable visual assets ensuring consistent branding across the mobile application.

Global Brand Transition – India Rollout

Client: Carelon Global Solutions
Country: India
Domain: Brand & Internal Communication
Summary: Played a key role in the India rollout of a global corporate brand transition, ensuring consistent brand adoption across internal communication, events, templates, presentations, and digital platforms while reducing dependency on external agencies.

Digital Banking UI/UX Design

Client: Jana Small Finance Bank
Country: India
Domain: Banking / Mobile & Web UI/UX
Summary: Contributed to UI/UX design for mobile banking application, online KYC (e-KYC) journeys, and banking website. Focused on secure, compliant, and user-friendly customer onboarding and banking experiences.

Banking Brand Identity & Guidelines

Client: Jana Small Finance Bank
Country: India
Domain: Banking / Brand Design
Summary: Developed and maintained comprehensive brand guidelines ensuring consistent visual identity across all customer touchpoints. Created multilingual communication assets for banking products including Savings Accounts, Loans, and Fixed Deposits across multiple Indian regional languages.

SharePoint Intranet Portal Design

Client: Société Générale Global Solution Centre
Country: India / Global
Domain: Internal Platform / UI Design
Summary: Designed and developed SharePoint intranet portal with newsletters, blogs, surveys, and interactive content. Created HTML/CSS-based interfaces to enhance usability, integrating multiple tools via SSO for improved employee communication and engagement.

Enterprise Email & Digital Communication

Client: Carelon Global Solutions
Country: India
Domain: Internal Communication / Digital Design
Summary: Enhanced internal email communication effectiveness through improved design strategies and UX best practices. Delivered end-to-end communication assets across email, digital, print, and environmental branding for enterprise initiatives.

Expertise

Combining design strategy with hands-on execution to deliver compelling visual solutions across enterprise and banking environments. Proven track record in leading design teams, managing brand governance, and creating user-centered digital experiences.

UI/UX Design

Designing user-centered interfaces for internal platforms, mobile apps, and web applications with focus on usability and accessibility.

Brand Identity & Governance

Creating and maintaining brand guidelines, ensuring consistent visual identity across all touchpoints and communication channels in global organizations.

Internal Communication Design

Designing effective internal communication assets including email campaigns, digital signage, newsletters, and employee engagement materials.

Visual & Graphic Design

Creating compelling visual assets for print, digital, and environmental branding using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and modern design tools.

Design Team Leadership

Leading and mentoring design teams, establishing workflows, quality standards, and design systems that drive consistency and efficiency.

Design Strategy & Direction

Defining design strategy and creative direction for enterprise initiatives, aligning visual communication with business objectives and brand vision.

Recommendations

Words from colleagues and collaborators who have experienced my design leadership, creative vision, and brand expertise first-hand.

Charles worked with me very closely during my 4.5 year stint at Jana Bank. At the bank we had set-up an internal ad agency set-up and Charles was leading the Art. Me coming from a global agency background had very high expectations from Charles in delivering creative output and I am must say he stood up to the expectations of the organisation every single time. He brought new and fresh ideas and delivered multi-media campaigns that translates into business for the bank. Charles is a quiet person who is always focussed on his job and his attitude towards work and team is simply phenomenal. I would always want someone like him in the team to bank upon. I wish him all the very best.

Akshat Singh

Vice President - Account Management, Taproot Dentsu

I am pleased to recommend Charles, who worked with me at Jana Small Finance Bank as a Visual Designer. He combines strong creative expertise with a clear understanding of brand and business objectives. Charles consistently translated complex requirements into impactful visual solutions, strengthening the bank's identity across platforms. He balanced creativity with structure and maintained high design standards. Dependable, collaborative, and professional, he was a trusted contributor on key initiatives. I confidently recommend him for senior design roles requiring strategic thinking and strong branding capability.

Sundar Parasuram

Zonal Marketing Head - South
IndusInd Bank

Charles is one of the best visual designers I've had the opportunity to work with at Jana. He brought creativity, precision, and a strong user-first mindset to everything he worked on—from video editing and creative development to designing excellent UX for the Jana app. He's also an incredibly collaborative teammate—approachable, thoughtful, and always willing to jump in to make the work better. Charles consistently raised the bar for our creative output, and I'd gladly work with him again. I highly recommend him.

Vinay Kinger

Account Director
Publicis Hawkeye Canada

I had the pleasure of working with Charles at Carelon Global Solutions. Although Dipu was senior to Charles, he did not manage him directly. Charles consistently demonstrated strong creative thinking and execution across brand campaigns, leadership communication assets, digital creatives, and large-scale internal initiatives. He has a natural ability to translate complex business ideas into clear and visually compelling stories for diverse stakeholders. Charles is collaborative, dependable under pressure, and brings structure to fast-moving environments. He manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail and the bigger picture.