Enablistar - Lead Product Designer (UX/UI)

Job Role: Lead Product Designer (UX/UI)

Experience: 6+ Years

Location: India, Mumbai, Andheri, Saki Naka (Hybrid Work)

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About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Lead Product Designer to join our growing team. As a Lead Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience and visual identity of our products. You will lead the design process from concept to launch, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and user-centric solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Design Leadership:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the overall product vision and strategy, aligning UX priorities accordingly.
• Conduct thorough research to understand user needs, preferences, and behaviours of various applications.
• Analyse market trends and competitors to make informed design decisions.

Design Execution:

• Translate user needs and business goals into intuitive and engaging user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Pay meticulous attention to detail in all design aspects, ensuring consistency and a high level of visual quality.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve the user experience.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering their growth and development and creating a positive and collaborative design culture.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of design systems and style guides.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development.
• Clearly communicate design rationale and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.

Industry Awareness:

• Stay abreast of the latest design trends, technologies, and best practices in the industry.
• Apply innovative design solutions to enhance the overall user experience.

Product Launch & Iteration:

• Lead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring a user-centered approach throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Analyze product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on designs accordingly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in software product design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
• A strong passion for creating user-centered and impactful digital products
• Proven experience leading design projects from concept to delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch.
• Ability to create interactive prototypes to test and validate design concepts.
• Experience with accessibility design principles
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Demonstrated ability to perform UX audits of the product, identify areas for improvement in usability, accessibility, and overall user experience.
• Ability to create and utilize UX review checklists.
• Essential experience designing user interfaces for cross-platform applications (desktop, tablet, and mobile) with a strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working in the fintech industry.
• Experience working with AI/ML-powered products
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• Basic knowledge of React framework and components.
• Experience using data and user feedback to inform design decisions.
• Proven track record of shipping successful products that meet user needs and business objectives