Lead Product Designer

About the Company:

VMock aims to empower students and professionals along the various phases of their career journey leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. The VMock platform delivers personalized career guidance to job seekers across the world. Over 200+ leading business schools and universities' students & alumni and their career center use our products to accelerate their career goals.

Our team consists of some of the best engineers, data scientists, and product owners who not only have an exceptional background but also a shared passion for helping others in their careers. We pride ourselves in innovation and our team members have a die-hard passion for solving complex problems while maintaining a collaborative team environment that is focused on the growth of every team member. Our fast-paced culture is a great fit for anyone looking to make a mark through their work to create impact globally while working with high caliber team members. We have offices in Gurugram and Chicago.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Design Projects: Manage and execute the design process from concept to final product for new features and improvements on the VMock platform.
• User Research: Conduct user research, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and pain points.
• Concept Development: Translate product requirements and user research insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and user flows.
• Visual Design: Develop and maintain a consistent visual style and ensure the highest quality of visual design across all products.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions.
• Design Systems: Build and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across all digital products.
• Data-Driven Design: Use data and analytics to inform design decisions and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance metrics.
• Advocacy: Advocate for user-centered design and product thinking within the organization.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment.
• Design QA: Communicate with engineering teams as designs are implemented to ensure products meet the usability standards. Analyze, resolve and track defects to closure

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Responsive Web-designing: Experience in designing for mobile and web applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.
• Strong visual design skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Experience working in a startup or tech environment.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and practices.