Simran Jobanputra KumarBoston, MA

About

I build thoughtful products and bring creative ideas to life.

I’m a product-focused designer with a business background who loves getting to the heart of a problem, shaping the vision, and bringing ideas to life. I enjoy working at the intersection of product strategy, design, and creativity — from figuring out what to build to getting my hands dirty making it happen.

Most recently, I was the Founding Designer at Ray, where I helped take a product from the ground up to an App Store launch, growing it to 900 users. I love the challenge of building something from scratch, wearing different hats, and figuring things out along the way. I consider myself a lifelong learner.

Simran in a gold and green lehenga with henna, standing beside a garden statue

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Product Strategy & Design

I believe great design starts well before opening a design tool. I’m drawn to understanding the business, digging into user problems, and connecting the dots between what people need and what makes a product successful. I love turning ambiguous ideas into clear product direction and bringing that vision to life through thoughtful, hands-on design.

See my work

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Creative Entrepreneurship

Outside of my day-to-day design work, I’m the proud co-founder of Desi2Step, a wedding and event choreography brand. What started as a love for dance has grown into a creative business where I get to bring people together, tell stories through movement, and create experiences that feel personal (and got to be featured in Vogue!). Building my own brand has given me a whole new appreciation for the intersection of creativity, business, and community.

Simran seated on a white studio backdrop in a red dupatta, gold blouse, jeans and sneakers
The Desi2Step website: Event and wedding choreography over a couple dancing at their wedding

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Outside of work

  • You’ll probably find me dancing! I’m a lifelong student of movement, from Kathak and Bollywood to Hip Hop and heels. I also love teaching and choreographing and currently teach in the local Boston community.

  • I’m happiest exploring somewhere new, whether that’s a spontaneous weekend trip or a big adventure.

  • I love spending time outdoors, chasing fall colors, discovering new coffee shops, and cooking with my husband, Hans.

  • I’m always looking for good music, great food, and an excuse to bring people together.

Simran smiling over her shoulder in a blue embroidered lehenga with flowers in her hair
Simran in braids and a hoodie at Moraine Lake, with turquoise water and mountains behind her
Moraine Lake, Banff
Simran sitting on a boulder in Yosemite with Half Dome behind her
Yosemite
Simran sitting on mosaic-covered steps at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Magic Gardens, Philadelphia

Feel free to reach out at simranj2015@gmail.com!