Director - Design

Role Overview: Meesho is looking for a Director of Design to lead key charters in the design organization and drive strategic design initiatives across the e-commerce platform. As the Director of Design, you will play a crucial role in scaling design capabilities while ensuring high standards of user experience and brand consistency. You will report to the VP of Design and be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of designers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end design strategy for key product areas, aligning with business objectives to create compelling user experiences - Drive design innovation and establish design principles that guide product decisions organization-wide - Advocate for user-centered design methodologies and ensure customer insights inform all design decisions - Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to define product roadmaps and prioritize design initiatives - Manage and mentor a team of 15+ designers, providing feedback, supporting career development, and leading hiring initiatives for a diverse, high-performing design team - Foster a collaborative culture that encourages creative problem-solving and continuous learning - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, and Data Scientists, to ensure seamless product development - Collaborate with Marketing and Brand teams to maintain consistency across all customer touchpoints - Present design strategies and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders - Partner with User Research to incorporate customer insights into design processes - Establish and maintain design systems, standards, and best practices across the organization - Implement efficient design processes and workflows to support rapid iteration and quality delivery - Define and track key design metrics, including usability, conversion, and user satisfaction indicators - Manage design project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverable quality Qualifications Required: - 13+ years of design experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles - 5+ years of experience designing for consumer-facing digital products, preferably e-commerce or marketplace platforms - Proven track record of building and scaling design teams in fast-paced environments - Experience working in agile development environments and cross-functional product teams - Expert-level proficiency in design tools - Strong understanding of user experience research methodologies and data-driven design - Excellent visual design skills with deep understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using design metrics to drive decisions - Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences - Experience with design systems development and maintenance - Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate design teams toward common goals - Strong coaching and mentorship skills with experience developing junior and mid-level designers - Collaborative approach with ability to influence across organizational levels - Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments,