AppsForBharat - Lead - Product Designer

Title: Lead Product Designer (AI-First Consumer Tech)Location: HSR Layout, BengaluruRole Type: Full-timeAbout AppsForBharat (Sri Mandir App):AppsForBharat is on a mission to help millions of Indians connect with spirituality and culture through beautifully crafted, AI-first consumer experiences. Backed by Peak XV Partners, Elevation, Fundamentum, and other top investors, were a Series C faith-tech startup built by alumni from IITs, IIMs, and high-growth startups.Our flagship product, Sri Mandir, is the worlds largest platform for Hindu devotees, powering rituals, teachings, personalized recommendations, and a thriving devotional community.Indias $44B devotion economy is still largely offline. Were bringing structure, accessibility, and meaning to this massive market and design is at the center of that transformation.The Opportunity:Were looking for a Senior / Lead Product Designer who can push the boundaries of what consumer experiences can be, at the intersection of AI, systems thinking, and human-centered design.This is not a role for someone who just ships screens. Youll shape product strategy, influence business outcomes, and build design systems that scale to millions.As part of a fast-moving, high-ownership design team, youll lead end-to-end design for flagship features and entirely new product lines. From 0 1 concepts to scaled experiences and play a key role in shaping the future of devotion-tech in India.What Youll Do:- Own the design vision for key product areas, from research and concept to launch and iteration- Design AI-powered, data-driven experiences that improve engagement, conversion, and retention- Build and evolve scalable design systems for both mobile and web platforms- Partner closely with PMs, engineers, and data scientists to shape product roadmaps and define success metrics- Leverage user insights, qualitative research, and behavioral data to inform and validate design decisions- Champion design thinking and mentor junior designers, raising the bar for craft, systems thinking, and storytelling- Push innovation through rapid experimentation, leveraging tools like Midjourney, DALLE, ChatGPT, Claude, and moreWhat Were Looking For:- 5 to 8+ years of product design experience in consumer tech, social, or gaming products- Proven track record designing high-impact, user-centric experiences at scale (portfolio required)- Deep expertise in interaction design, typography, layout, and visual systems- Strong grasp of data-informed design, you connect pixels to metrics (engagement, retention, growth)- Hands-on mastery of Figma and proficiency with rapid prototyping tools- AI-fluent mindset, experimenting with AI in your design workflow or building AI-first features- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills- Bonus: Background from NID, NIFT, Srishti, IDC, MIT-ID, or equivalent design programsWhy Join Us:- Design for impact: Your work will shape how millions connect with devotion and spirituality- Pioneer the future: Build AI-first, data-driven design systems in a rapidly evolving category- Strategic ownership: Influence product direction, user behavior, and business outcomes- Grow with the best: Collaborate with a sharp, ambitious, and mission-driven team- Full-stack exposure: Work across the spectrum, from 0 1 new bets to scaling category-leading productsJoin us to reimagine how Bharat connects with faith, culture, and meaning through the power of design and technology.Apply directly or reach out at jasmine@appsforbharat.com (ref:iimjobs.com)