Lead Product Designer

About Times Internet

At Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As India’s largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.

Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times Prime, Times Card, Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations.

As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.

We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day. Join us and take us to the next level!

About the Business Unit

TOI is India’s largest and most influential news publisher in English. We inform and actively engage you to drive progress at a local and national level. We bring you the latest news, analysis and videos across current affairs, business, entertainment, sports, lifestyle and culture everyday.

About the Role

We're looking for a design leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to transform how millions of Indians consume news daily. You'll inherit and lead an established design team while driving innovation through AI-native design practices.

Key Responsibilities

1-Strategic Leadership (50%)

2-Define and evolve the design vision for India's largest digital news platform

3-Partner with Product, Engineering, and Editorial teams to create user experiences that increase engagement and retention

4-Lead the transformation of the design team into an AI-native organization, leveraging cutting-edge design tools and methodologies

5-Establish design systems and processes that scale across web, mobile apps, social media, and newsletters

6-Drive data-informed design decisions through user research and analytics

7-Present design strategies and outcomes to senior leadership

8-Hands-on Design (50%)

9-Lead by example through direct involvement in high-impact design projects

10-Create and refine UI/UX designs for critical user journeys

11-Conduct and oversee user research to deeply understand our 10M+ daily users

12-Prototype and validate new concepts that enhance user engagement

13-Review and guide design work to maintain exceptional quality standards

What You'll Own

1-Complete design lifecycle from research to implementation across all digital platforms

2-Design team development, mentorship, and performance management

3-Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Tech, Editorial, and Marketing teams

4-Design operations including tools, processes, and best practices

5-Innovation pipeline for AI-powered design capabilities

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications

1-5-8 years of experience in digital product design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role

2-Proven track record in consumer-facing digital product companies (preferably content platforms, media, or high-traffic applications)

3-Strong portfolio demonstrating both UI/UX excellence and strategic design thinking

4-Expertise in modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and proficiency in AI-powered design tools

5-Experience conducting user research and translating insights into design solutions

6-Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (Master's preferred)

Critical Skills

1-Exceptional visual design sense with deep understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles

2-Strong UX thinking with ability to simplify complex information hierarchies

3-Data-driven mindset with experience in A/B testing and design metrics

4-Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions to diverse stakeholders

5-Leadership experience in building and scaling design teams

6-Hands-on approach with ability to dive deep into design details when needed

What Would Make You Stand Out

1-Experience in news media or content-heavy digital platforms

2-Track record of designing for Indian users and understanding local user behaviors

3-Expertise in designing for multiple platforms with responsive and adaptive approaches

4-Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

5-Experience with motion design and micro-interactions

6-Published articles, talks, or thought leadership in design

What We Offer

1-Competitive compensation: Based on experience

2-Opportunity to impact how millions consume news daily

3-Work with cutting-edge AI design tools and methodologies

4-Collaborative environment with some of India's best product and tech minds

5-Career growth within Times Internet Limited's diverse portfolio

6-Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, learning allowances, and more

Work Arrangement

Location: Noida

Working Mode: On-Site