LOCATION: Hyderabad - Hybrid (2 days a week)/WFH
A Little Bit About The Role
As an Associate Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping user-centric solutions through innovative design practices. This position bridges creativity and strategy, requiring proficiency in both visual and interaction design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support senior designers, and contribute to the development of exceptional user experiences that align with business goals. This is an opportunity to grow your skills while delivering impactful design outcomes.
Design Execution
What You Will Be Doing
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and polished design assets using tools like Figma.
- Apply design principles to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
- Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine designs.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions, workshops, and design critiques.
- Facilitate smooth design-to-development handoffs, providing necessary specifications and documentation.
Research & Usability
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Analyze research findings to identify opportunities for improving product usability and user satisfaction.
- Advocate for user-centered design practices within the team.
Innovation And Learning
- Stay updated with design trends, emerging tools, and best practices.
- Brainstorm and experiment with innovative design approaches to enhance product offerings.
- Take ownership of small projects and mentor interns or junior team members as needed.
What you will need to be great in this role
Experience
- 3-6 years of experience in UX/UI or product design roles.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful design solutions in collaborative environments.
Skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and accessibility standards.
- Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
Attributes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with lateral thinking abilities.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute to team growth.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.
Leadership
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
- Willingness to mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
Portfolio Requirements
- A portfolio showcasing design projects, highlighting your role in problem-solving, design execution, and user-focused solutions.
- Examples of work that demonstrate strong visual design, user research, and prototyping skills.
Certifications (Optional But Beneficial)
- UX/UI certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Interaction Design Foundation).
- Design thinking or ideation certifications (e.g., IDEO, LUMA Institute).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, supported by Scrum or other relevant certifications.
NOTE:
This role is ideal for someone eager to make a meaningful impact through design while developing their expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.
Preferred Skills
Storyboarding, User Experience (UX), User Interface Design, Usability, Information architecture, Site Maps, User Flows, Wireframing (Figma), Prototyping, Minimalism, Lateral Thinking, Problem-solving skills, Design Thinking, Accessibility, Design Systems
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is not necessary, but strong communication skills are essential.
Life At Fountane
- Fountane offers an environment where all members are supported, challenged, recognized & given opportunities to grow to their fullest potential.
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance for spouses, kids, and parents.
- PF/ESI or equivalent
- Individual/team bonuses
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Fun/challenging variety of projects/industries
- Flexible workplace policy - remote/physical
- Flat organization - no micromanagement
- Individual contribution - set your deadlines
- Above all - culture that helps you grow exponentially!
A Little Bit About The Company
Established in 2017, Fountane Inc is a Ventures Lab incubating and investing in new competitive technology businesses from scratch. Thus far, we've created half a dozen multi-million valuation companies in the US and a handful of sister ventures for large corporations, including Target, US Ventures, and Imprint Engine.We're a team of 100 strong from around the world that are radically open-minded and believe in excellence, respecting one another, and pushing our boundaries to the furthest it's ever been.Skills:- User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design thinking, Accessibility, Information architecture, Storyboarding and Prototyping
