Lead Product Designer

Weekday (YC W21)

. Drive the vision and execution of product design initiatives across multiple platforms .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSenior💰 ₹4,500,000 - ₹5,500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design with a focus on user-centered design principles, leading design teams, and delivering high-impact products. Proficient in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and managing design systems while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Product Design ExperienceUX ResearchPrototypingDesign Software ProficiencyDesign Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Visual DesignInteraction DesignWireframingPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability TestingData Analytics IntegrationDesign SpecificationsHigh-Fidelity PrototypesUser-Centered Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationMentoringCreativity

Tools & Technologies

SketchFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

User ExperienceDesign WorkshopsDesign IntegrityDesign RoadmapsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the vision and execution of product design initiatives across multiple platforms
Ensure cohesive and intuitive user experiences aligned with business goals
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into user-centered designs
Champion visual and interaction design best practices
Foster creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the design team
Leverage data insights and user feedback to refine design strategies and improve product quality
Own the end-to-end design process from research to launch
Lead design workshops and co-creation sessions with cross-functional teams
Develop high-fidelity prototypes and design specifications for development handoff
Mentor and coach junior designers
Advocate for user-centric design principles
Collaborate with engineering to maintain design integrity and feasibility
Conduct usability testing and iterate based on findings
Manage and expand design systems
Translate business goals into design roadmaps and measurable outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating visual and interaction design mastery
Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering high-impact products at scale
Expertise in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale to stakeholders
Proficiency in design software (Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) and collaboration tools
Experience integrating data analytics and user feedback into design decisions
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects toward successful outcomes
Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of industry developments
Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
A collaborative spirit and the capacity to influence cross-functional partners