Lead UI/UX Designer

Description : Lead UI/UX Designer.

Location : Hybrid Gurgaon.

Department : Technology / Engineering.

Experience Level : 8 Years.

Employment Type : Full-Time.

About Us :

We are a fast-growing tech company building a next-generation, secure, and real-time messaging platform aimed at transforming how people communicate globally.

Our mission is to create a fast, scalable, and privacy-first messaging ecosystem that supports 1 :1 chats, group conversations, voice/video integrations, and end-to-end encryption.

Were a product-driven company backed by experienced engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs, and are now expanding our UI/UX team.

About the Role :

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, beautiful, and user-centric experiences across our messaging platform including mobile (iOS/Android) and web.

You will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to design engaging and accessible interfaces that enhance real-time communication and usability.

This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the visual identity and usability of a product that will be used by millions.

Key Responsibilities :

User Experience Design :

- Translate product requirements into wireframes, user flows, journey maps, and interactive prototypes.

- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate ideas and improve the product experience.

- Identify and solve UX problems based on data, feedback, and best practices.

User Interface Design :

- Design polished, visually appealing interfaces for mobile and web platforms that align with our brand and enhance user engagement.

- Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and style guides.

- Ensure consistency in typography, color, spacing, and interaction design across all platforms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers to implement features from concept to production.

- Provide design specifications, assets, and guidance for development teams.

- Participate in sprint planning, feature discussions, and design reviews.

Design Tools & Handoff :

- Use tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Framer to create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes.

- Deliver organized and annotated files that are ready for implementation.

- Support smooth handoff and work closely with frontend developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.

Continuous Improvement :

- Gather feedback from users and internal teams to identify areas for UI/UX improvement.

- Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and methodologies in UI/UX and real-time communication apps.

Required Qualifications :

years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products (mobile and web).

- Proven track record of designing consumer-facing applications, preferably in messaging, communication, or social domains.

- Strong portfolio showcasing user-centric design thinking, workflows, and polished UI.

- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or XD.

- Understanding of responsive design, platform-specific guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design).

- Good grasp of UX principles, accessibility standards, and mobile-first design.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience designing real-time messaging apps or chat-based platforms.

- Familiarity with designing for chat UX, notifications, message input behavior, reactions, media handling, and dark/light modes.

- Exposure to user research, A/B testing, and analytics-driven design improvements.

- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS to understand feasibility and limitations during handoff.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and design sprints.