Product Designer

Product Designer - 3

Location: Bangalore

About the Team

The Product Design team at Navi creates clear, intuitive experiences that put users first. We work end-to-end—across research, interaction, and visual design—to shape products that are simple, fast, and purposeful. Our approach is deeply data-driven, combining user insights and product analytics to continuously refine and improve the user experience.

About the Role

As a Product Designer III, you will play a pivotal role in defining the user experience for millions of customers using Navi's financial services. It is an opportunity to influence the company's product strategy and push the boundaries of design innovation in fintech.

You will tackle complex design problems, creating intuitive and delightful experiences that balance customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints. You will also lead by example, mentoring junior designers and advocating for a design-first approach across the organization.

What We Expect From You

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle of key product initiatives — from ideation and research to high-fidelity execution and implementation.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to define the product vision and strategy with a focus on user-centric outcomes.
• Influence and shape the overall design direction of Navi's product ecosystem, ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
• Conduct in-depth user research , including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to uncover pain points and opportunities.
• Translate complex user journeys into simple, elegant interfaces that meet high standards of usability, accessibility, and aesthetics.
• Design scalable systems and components that ensure consistency across multiple platforms and touchpoints.
• Explore and experiment with emerging design trends, tools, and methodologies to push creative boundaries.
• Establish and enforce design standards, patterns, and frameworks that elevate the quality of work across the team.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure design fidelity throughout the development process and address any challenges that arise.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented design culture.
• Advocate for a design-first mindset by communicating the value of design to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Must Haves

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in product design , with a proven track record of delivering impactful, user-centered design solutions.
• Extensive experience designing digital-first products in fintech, e-commerce, or similarly complex domains.

Technical Expertise

• Mastery of design tools such as Figma, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).
• Ability to create interactive prototypes and test concepts effectively with users.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) to bridge the gap between design and development.

Soft Skills and Mindset

• Passion for Navi's mission and vision , with a strong desire to create meaningful impact.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills , with the ability to handle ambiguity and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and storytelling abilities to present ideas persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Relentless drive for excellence , attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes.

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to