Product Designer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 12 - 18 LPA)

Min Experience: 2+ years

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a creative and user-focused Product Designer with 2-3 years of experience in UI/UX Design to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, visual design, and usability. You will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences that address customer needs while supporting business objectives.

As a Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand user requirements, translate ideas into effective design solutions, and improve the overall user experience. The role requires creativity, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work across the design process, from research and wireframing to prototyping and final design handoff.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. UI/UX Design

• Design intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Apply UI/UX principles to ensure seamless navigation, accessibility, consistency, and usability.
• Develop clear information architecture and interaction patterns that simplify complex user journeys.
• Ensure designs are responsive and optimized for different devices and screen sizes.

2. User Research and Experience Optimization

• Understand user needs, pain points, and expectations through research, feedback, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify user problems and translate them into actionable design solutions.
• Analyze user behavior and feedback to identify opportunities for improving product usability.
• Iterate on existing designs based on research insights, stakeholder feedback, and product performance.

3. Prototyping and Design Execution

• Build interactive prototypes to demonstrate user flows, interactions, and product functionality.
• Use design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar applications to develop and maintain design assets.
• Maintain consistency in typography, colors, spacing, components, and visual hierarchy.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, reusable components, and UI guidelines.
• Prepare detailed design specifications and assets for smooth developer handoff.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand product requirements and priorities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, sprint planning, and product discussions.
• Communicate design decisions clearly and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of approved designs.
• Balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives when making design decisions.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong knowledge of UI/UX Design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency in wireframing, prototyping, user flows, and high-fidelity interface design.
• Hands-on experience with Figma or comparable design tools.
• Understanding of interaction design, usability, responsive design, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to translate product requirements into intuitive and functional user experiences.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience working as a Product Designer in a technology or product-based organization.
• Familiarity with usability testing, user research, and design validation.
• Knowledge of design systems, accessibility standards, and mobile-first design.
• Understanding of Agile development processes and collaboration with engineering teams.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in UI/UX Design or Product Design.
• A degree or diploma in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.
• A portfolio showcasing design projects, problem-solving abilities, and end-to-end design processes is highly desirable.