Must have:12+ years of experience in product design, with at least 8+ years in the managing designers A degree in design, computer science, from NIFT/NID/IIT among others or equivalent professional training (HFI/ Design Boat/ Designers Academy/ among others) or equivalent in the related field. Work samples emphasizing product design skills and its outcomes ( portfolio review required ) Experience in working with Design Systems and knowledge of design software like Figma, Figjam, Adobe and similar softwares. Proven success in designing and launching engaging products. Demonstrated leadership in managing and growing design teams. Knowledge of prototyping and skills to visualize micro-interactions in designs. Have a research driven approach to design and be able to design for real problems. Growth mindset, unbiased/ open minded and openness to give and receive feedback. Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders Good time-management skills and ability to track and deliver to work within timelines. Ability to work both in a group and independently. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately and efficiently. Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually improve our design processes. Passion for gaming and understanding of real money gaming, mobile game user behavior, retention mechanics, and monetization models is a plus.Detailed roles and responsibilities:Gain a deep understanding of business goals, user needs, technical constraints, and the competitive landscape of your product area. Analyse problems and suggest on-brand design solutions that meet measurable business goals and requirements. Plan, prioritize, coordinate cross functionally to ensure timely delivery of projects. Influence product and design directions and help the team deliver a variety of design outputs, from high level concepts to detailed designs to interactive prototypes, to guide product development. Collaborate with researchers, product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to bring out high quality user experiences with measurable impact. Detail Oriented: Manage schedules, task statuses, feedback cycles, unresolved decisions. Proactive communicator to the broader team. Articulate design strategies and decisions in clear and compelling ways to various stakeholders and audiences.What will you need to succeed in this role?Excellent problem solving and team management skills - ability to understand and interpret business goals and user needs within the context of the product / business and translate requirements into delightful design experiences. Intellectual curiosity – initiative to dig into the who, why, where, what & how before getting into designing. Curiosity about users, their behavior and how they interact with mobile / digital products. Experience of working with agile development teams. Inherent interest in mobile gaming, eCommerce & marketplace platforms and broadly in the consumer Internet & mobile space. Most importantly, an extremely positive “Can Do” attitude which continuously drives you to take initiative and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation. Strong team player and leader with go getter skills.
Job Title
Sr.Manager-Product Design