Recommendations

Nine people on working with me.

Five designers who reported to me, and four leaders and colleagues I worked with, in their own words.

Designers who reported to me

Kripa Buddhdew

Product Designer

Reported to me at IPG Health

I had the privilege of working under Indy at IPG Health when I was a junior designer, and his leadership truly shaped my growth. He helped me build confidence in owning my projects and speaking up in meetings, and he always advocated for me when I needed it. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about all things design, whether digital or art, and I learned so much from his guidance. His support played a major role in my promotion to mid-⁠level Product Designer.
Indy is an empowering, supportive leader, and any team would be lucky to have him!

Nina Omelchenko

Product Designer

Reported to me at FCB Cure and FCB Health

I worked with Indy at FCB Cure and FCB Health, where I reported to him on the product design team. He has a strong talent for helping his team make sense of large and complicated projects. He sets up clear process, explains priorities in simple language. What I have learnt most from Indy is to connect work back to real outcomes for clients, not just make pretty visuals. As a manager, Indy is kind but very clear. He takes time to understand each designer, assess their strength and weaknesses, and actively looks for opportunities for people to grow. He gives direct and useful feedback which has helped me grow as a product designer. Under his leadership, I moved from more one off projects to owning larger, more complex portfolios with confidence. Even in high-⁠pressure situations, Indy stays calm, supports the team, and keeps everyone aligned. I would be happy to work with him again on any digital design team and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a design manager to build a team.

Liya Buslayev

Senior Product Designer

Reported to me at Area 23

I had the pleasure of working in Indy's team for almost 2 years at Area 23. During that period we worked on multiple complex and demanding projects. Throughout our work together, Indy consistently provided clear guidance, strategic direction, and unwavering support across multiple disciplines, including art direction, design, UX, communication, and mentorship. His ability to balance creative vision with practical execution has been invaluable, and his mentorship has greatly contributed to my personal professional growth within the team. Indy has an ability to bring clarity and structure to any team. He consistently created an organized, well-⁠defined workflow that kept projects on track while ensuring everyone felt supported and aligned. Any team would benefit from Indy's dedication, insight, expertise, and collaborative approach.

Kateryna Zabrodska

Product Designer

Reported to me at FCB Health

I had the privilege of working under Indy’s direct supervision on many projects during my time at FCB Health. He is an outstanding designer with a ton of experience and a strong, creative and artistic vision, always eager to share his knowledge and support the growth of those around him. As a manager, Indy earned my genuine respect and admiration: he communicates calmly with clear expectations, ensuring you are set up for success, while delivering your tasks. I especially appreciated the way he fosters an environment where learning and growth are truly encouraged, and where every mistake becomes a learning opportunity. Working with him was both inspiring and incredibly valuable!

Sofia DiGregorio

Product Designer

Reported to me at McCann Health NY and Area 23

I had the privilege of working with Indy for nearly 3 years at both McCann Health NY and Area23. As a manager, Indy was always proactive about supporting his team and advocating for our needs. Indy knows when to step back and let you work independently, and when to step in with support. As a member of his team, this balance has helped me build both confidence and capability. He’s also an incredibly talented designer with strong creative and technical abilities. His mentorship has shaped how I approach my work and pushed me to improve creatively. Indy is personable, approachable, and genuinely invested in his team’s professional development and wellbeing. Any organization would be lucky to have him.

Leaders and colleagues

Meredith Pahoulis

Executive Director, Experience Design

I reported to her at FCB Health

It was a privilege to have Indy on my team as a Product Design Lead at FCB Health, where I served as Director of Product Design. Indy is a standout talent: calm under pressure, patient with people, and decisive when it matters most. He leads with a rare blend of compassion and conviction, caring not just about the work but about the people and customers behind it. He consistently dove deep into user needs with empathy and rigor, crafting thoughtful, seamless experiences. His ability to quickly grasp complex technologies, systems, and processes, and translate them into elegant, impactful design solutions, set a high bar for excellence.
Indy brings out the best in everyone around him. He cares deeply about his team and is intentional about ensuring they’re set up for success. His passion for design, creativity, and technology is unmatched, and he has a clear understanding of how innovation and user experience converge to solve complex problems. He’s exceptionally driven and consistently elevates the quality of the work.
A veteran of the advertising world, Indy brings deep industry knowledge, a people-⁠first mindset, and an innate ability to connect with anyone. Beyond being masterful at his craft, he’s a joy to work with: funny, empathetic, and incredibly sharp. He has a unique instinct for distilling what matters most and shaping products that genuinely resonate with users. In short, Indy is exceptional, and any team would be fortunate to have him.

Chris Baffa

Product Designer and Creative Director

A colleague on the same team

I’m happy to recommend Indrajeet Chandrachud (“Indy”), especially for his leadership and team-⁠management strengths. Indy and I have worked together across multiple agencies over the years, and he has consistently been one of the most thoughtful, reliable, and effective leaders I’ve partnered with. He brings a mix of strategic clarity, real insight, and genuine human warmth, works incredibly hard, and somehow still keeps things light with his sense of humor.
More recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Indy when he was leading a team of product designers on high-⁠profile pharma brands. Watching him run a team confirmed what I’ve always thought: Indy is an excellent leader. He’s clear about direction, supportive without micromanaging, and he knows how to bring people along, whether that means coaching or simply giving the team confidence to do their best work.
What stands out most is how he leads people. Indy builds trust quickly, coaches with empathy and precision, and raises the bar for craft without ever losing sight of collaboration and morale. The result is work that’s not only strong creatively, but also intelligent, strategic, and effective for the business. Indy is the kind of design leader who makes teams better and outcomes stronger. Any organization would be lucky to have him leading a product design team, and I recommend him without hesitation.

Orlando Willems-Rosas

Product Design Director

A colleague on the same team

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Indrajeet Chandrachud (Indy), and I can confidently say he is one of the most effective product design leaders I’ve partnered with. As an Associate Director of Product Design, Indy consistently elevates both the craft and the team. He balanced strategic thinking with strong execution, bringing clarity to ambiguous problems. What stands out most is Indy's leadership. He creates a safe environment where designers feel supported, challenged, and motivated to grow. His ability to mentor talent, shape design culture, and operationalize processes has had a measurable impact on team velocity and design quality. I strongly recommend him for roles that require strategic design leadership, team development, and high standards of UX excellence.

Jason Pagan

Director of User Experience

Worked with me from another team

Indrajeet (Indy) Chandrachud is one of those rare designers whose passion for the craft shows up in everything he does. He is a vocal and tireless champion of design excellence, usability, and accessibility, always pushing teams to think beyond just aesthetics and focus on real, inclusive user experiences. As a Product Design Lead at FCB Health and later as Associate Director, Product Design at Area 23, Indy consistently brings clarity, empathy, and strategic thinking to complex product challenges. He has a natural ability to influence teams, elevate design standards, and strongly advocate for users, especially those who are often overlooked. Indy’s leadership and commitment to visually stunning, accessible, human-⁠centered design make him an invaluable asset to any product or design organization.

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