UI/UX Lead/Designer

Role : UI/UX Lead / Designer

Role & Responsibilities :

The UI/UX Lead / Designer will be responsible for designing intuitive, user-centric, and visually engaging digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The role involves leading end-to-end design processes, creating scalable design systems, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Figma, mobile-first design, accessibility standards, and AI-assisted design workflows.

Technical Skills & Expertise :

1. UI/UX Design :

- User Interface (UI) Design

- User Experience (UX) Design

- Mobile-First Design

- Responsive Web Design

- Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

- Interaction Design

- Information Architecture

- Wireframing

- User Flows

- Visual Design

2. Design Systems & Prototyping :

- Figma (Mandatory)

- Design Systems

- Component Libraries

- Auto Layout

- Design Tokens

- Interactive Prototyping

- High-Fidelity Mockups

- Low-Fidelity Wireframes

3. User Research & Accessibility :

- User Research

- User Interviews

- Persona Development

- Journey Mapping

- Usability Testing

- Accessibility (WCAG)

- Heuristic Evaluation

- UX Analytics

4. Collaboration & Design Tools :

- FigJam

- Miro

- Adobe Creative Suite

- Photoshop

- Illustrator

- Adobe XD (Preferred)

5. AI-Assisted Design :

- AI Design Tools

- AI-Assisted Prototyping

- AI Image Generation

- AI Productivity Tools

- Prompt-Based Design Workflows

6. Frontend Awareness :

- HTML5

- CSS3

- Responsive Design Principles

- Design Handoff

- Developer Collaboration

7. Leadership & Product Collaboration :

- Design Leadership

- Cross-functional Collaboration

- Design Reviews

- Stakeholder Management

- Design Thinking

- Agile/Scrum

- Mentoring Junior Designers

Preferred Candidate Profile :

1. User Experience Strategy :

- Design intuitive, engaging, and user-centric digital experiences across web and mobile platforms.

- Drive UX strategy through user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions.

- Develop user personas, customer journey maps, and interaction flows.

- Ensure products meet business goals while delivering exceptional user experiences.

2. UI Design & Design Systems :

- Create modern, visually compelling user interfaces using Figma.

- Develop and maintain scalable design systems, reusable components, and design libraries.

- Design responsive layouts following mobile-first principles.

- Produce wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.

3. Prototyping & Collaboration :

- Build interactive prototypes for concept validation and stakeholder presentations.

- Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, QA teams, and Business Stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

- Facilitate design workshops using FigJam and Miro.

- Ensure smooth design-to-development handoff with complete design specifications.

4. Accessibility & Usability :

- Design applications compliant with WCAG accessibility standards.

- Conduct usability testing and continuously improve user experience based on feedback.

- Ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across all digital products.

- Advocate user-centered design principles across the organization.

5. AI-Assisted Design & Innovation :

- Utilize AI-powered design tools to improve design productivity and creativity.

- Explore emerging trends in AI-assisted UX, design automation, and digital experiences.

- Evaluate innovative design methodologies and implement best practices.

- Drive continuous improvement in design workflows and processes.

6. Leadership & Mentoring :

- Lead design initiatives across multiple projects.

- Mentor junior UI/UX designers and conduct design reviews.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.

- Present design concepts and recommendations to leadership and clients.

Mandatory Skills :

- 4-9 years of experience in UI/UX Design.

- Expert proficiency in Figma, including Design Systems, Component Libraries, Auto Layout, and Interactive Prototyping.

- Strong experience designing Mobile-First and Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).

- Hands-on experience with WCAG Accessibility standards.

- Strong understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.

- Experience using FigJam, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite.

- Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects, design thinking, and product design expertise.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with AI-assisted design tools and Generative AI workflows.

- Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and frontend development principles.

- Experience designing enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, or AI-driven applications.

- Familiarity with Motion Design and Micro-interactions.

- Experience working in Agile product development environments.

- Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Communication, or a related field.

Skills

UI Design, UX, WCAG, UX Research, Creative Suite, Figma, Interaction Design