Associate Manager – Product Design

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities :

Were seeking a dynamic and driven Designer looking to move into the Design Manager track or early in career Design Managers looking for a change, to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing & managing the mobile experiences for our consumers.

Youll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, tackling challenging projects and contributing to a product that is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate globally.

What we are looking for in our Associate Manager, Product Design :

– Translate a product idea into a structured workflow and guiding the team in designing the end-to-end user journey

– Zoom in to micro-interactions or user jobs/tasks to guide other designers starting out in the team and zoom out to spar the workflows & user journeys with stakeholders across Design, Product Management, Engineering, Customer Success, Research etc.

– Drive the team in adopting a mobile-first approach, ensuring seamless, user-friendly experiences across devices. Focus on optimizing interactions, accessibility, and responsiveness to improve mobile experiences

– Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, proactively identifying opportunities to refine and enhance the product for continuous improvement.

– Present design solutions through compelling narratives, use cases, and interactive prototypes to align stakeholders

– Partner with Product Managers to absorb Research inputs, Customer signals, and signals from the market to redesign existing journeys to make them easy for the user

– Drive design discovery sessions, partner for interviewing users, and be able to draw meaningful insights

– Enhance and refine Uniqodes design system while collaborating with partner design teams to uphold high design standards.

Ideal Candidate :

– 4+ years of Product/UX Design experience.

– Must have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Design or allied fields.

– At least 2-3 years managing or leading a design team in terms of design craft.

– Expertise in mobile UX best practices and user-centered design (UCD).

– Ability to drive design thinking sessions and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

– Understanding of design best practices, methodologies, and patterns to bring them into the design at hand

– Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

– Curious, resourceful, and a team player with a passion for solving real-world problems.

– Proficient with design tools like Figma, Miro etc (but adaptable to other tools).

– Good understanding of engineering stacks and the product lifecycle.

– Strong sense of ownership, with an eye for great design and a commitment to crafting exceptional user experiences.

– Open to feedback with a proactive attitude toward addressing gaps.

– Experience talking to customers and gathering valuable feedback.

– Proven ability to guide and mentor junior designers.

– A strong portfolio showcasing your design craft, problem-solving approach, and the value delivered to users.

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have) :

– Experience with B2C product design and development.

– Familiarity with stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making.

– Understanding of financial metrics and how design decisions can impact them.

Perks, Benefits and Work Culture :

– A well-deserved compensation package that recognizes your skills and contributions to our team.

– Join our journey with an opportunity to share in the company's success through equity ownership.

– Get the opportunity to work with hand-picked individuals who are experts in their domain and passionate about the product.

– Contribute to a product that is rapidly growing and is the chosen platform of thousands of businesses across the globe.

– Experience the flexibility of working both in-office and remotely, optimizing your work-life balance.

– Secure your well-being with comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family peace of mind.

– Receive dedicated mental health support, fostering a nurturing workplace environment that values your emotional well-being

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