Head of Product Design

2 weeks ago

Hyderabad, Telangana, India NxtWave Full time

About Nxtwave:
NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023,

NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm .

The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India's unicorns.

NxtWave is one of

India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups , revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their

educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As an

official partner for NSDC


under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence.

The startup has received accolades such as

'The Greatest Brand in Education'

in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the

"Startup Spotlight Award 2023"

by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave's founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the

2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30

for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.
The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one's mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from

647+ districts

across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by

1700+

companies , including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Know more about NxtWave:

Our LinkedIn page:
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Next wave of opportunities with 1700+ companies -Link
33M funding news -Link
Youtube Channel -Link
Impact Stores on LinkedIn -Link
Read more about us in the news -Economic Times

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Role Overview:


We are in search of a visionary Head of Product Design (HPD) to lead the design vision for our products.

This pivotal role involves owning the end-to-end user experience, managing a team of UI/UX Designers, and collaborating with key stakeholders across Product, Technology, and Business.

You'll drive the evolution of our design approach to ensure intuitive, visually compelling, and outcome-driven user experiences. As our startup grows, your responsibilities will expand, offering exciting opportunities for increased impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision & Design Leadership:
Shape the overarching design philosophy aligned with NxtWave's mission, values, and strategic goals.
Conduct user research to inform strategic direction and ensure user-centered product development.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Founders to align design strategy with the overall product vision and roadmap.
Refine design processes, introduce tools, and champion methodologies for streamlined workflows.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of a robust design system for consistency and scalability.
Integrate strategies from relevant books to create engaging, habit-forming products.
Continuously evaluate existing products, iterate based on feedback, and integrate latest design trends.

Team Leadership & Development:
Build and scale a high-performing product design team, attracting top talent.
Provide coaching, guidance, and regular feedback to foster continuous learning and career development.
Nurture a collaborative and inspiring design-centric culture within the team.
Set clear KPIs and objectives, evaluating performance regularly, and identifying areas for growth.
Guide the team in understanding and applying behavioral design principles and product psychology.
Develop design solutions that optimize resources and are efficient to implement.

User Experience (UX) Leadership:
Drive in-depth user research activities to gather actionable insights and inform design decisions.
Plan and conduct diverse UX research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
Emphasize understanding of user needs, motivations, and pain points across all design initiatives.
Oversee the creation and use of detailed user personas and ensure clear, intuitive organization of information.
Support in planning and conducting usability testing, analyze results, and identify areas for improvement.
Champion usability principles in design and advocate for accessibility and inclusion.

User Interface (UI) Leadership:
Oversee the creation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
Provide strong leadership in developing visually appealing interfaces that reinforce NxtWave's brand identity.
Oversee interaction design patterns and guide the development of prototypes.
Ensure a deep understanding of localization and design considerations for a multi-lingual user base.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate closely with engineering and product management teams throughout the development process.
Identify primary "North Star" metric aligning with NxtWave's overarching business objectives.
Establish key performance indicators tailored for individual product features.
Translate high-level product strategy into detailed design execution plans.
Actively partner with data analysts to gain insights from user behavior.

Qualities We Value:


Outcome-Oriented, Process-Driven, Growth Mindset, Adaptable & Flexible, Disciplined & Reliable, Detail-Oriented, Ownership Mindset, Effective Communicator, Continuous Learner, Resourceful & Adaptable, Growth Hacker Mentality, Hustle & Ownership, Resilience & Grit, Team Player.


Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX principles, visual design skills, and design process.
Certifications in UI/UX design or related fields are advantageous.

Foundational Skills:
User Research, UX Foundations, Product Psychology, UI Excellence, Design Systems, Data Analytics Savvy.

Technical Skills :
Proficiency in Figma, familiarity with other design tools, prototyping tools, basic understanding of front-end development.
Why work with us?
Transform Lives Through Education, Experience startup energy, Rapid Learning, Career Development Opportunities, Transparency.

Additional Information:

Compensation :
Salary range of 36-48 LPA (includes retention bonus)

Work Location :
Hyderabad, India.

Work Arrangement:
Work from the offic e .

Work Schedule :
Daily work timings of 09:00 to 18:30 IST. Weekly schedule consists of 5 effective working days.

Let's Build Something Amazing Together

If you're passionate about user-centered design, excited by the challenges of a startup, and eager to leave your mark on a growing product, we want to hear from you.

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