Lead Product Designer

As a design leader at Times Internet, you will play a crucial role in revolutionizing how millions of Indians consume news daily. You will have the opportunity to oversee and lead an established design team, focusing on strategic leadership and hands-on design to enhance user experiences. Here's what you can expect in this role: **Key Responsibilities:** **Strategic Leadership:** - Define and evolve the design vision for India's largest digital news platform. - Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Editorial teams to create user experiences that enhance engagement and retention. - Lead the transformation of the design team into an AI-native organization. - Establish design systems and processes for web, mobile apps, social media, and newsletters. - Make data-informed design decisions through user research and analytics. - Present design strategies and outcomes to senior leadership. **Hands-on Design:** - Lead high-impact design projects. - Develop UI/UX designs for critical user journeys. - Oversee user research to gain insights into daily users. - Prototype and validate new concepts for user engagement. - Guide design work to maintain exceptional quality standards. **What You'll Own:** - Complete design lifecycle across all digital platforms. - Design team development, mentorship, and performance management. - Collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Design operations and best practices. - Innovation pipeline for AI-powered design capabilities. **What We're Looking For:** **Must-Have Qualifications:** - 5-8 years of digital product design experience, with 2-3 years in a leadership role. - Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX excellence and strategic design thinking. - Expertise in modern design tools and AI-powered design tools. - Experience in user research and translating insights into design solutions. - Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field. **Critical Skills:** - Exceptional visual design sense and understanding of design principles. - Strong UX thinking and ability to simplify complex hierarchies. - Data-driven mindset with experience in A/B testing. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Hands-on approach with a focus on design details. **What Would Make You Stand Out:** - Experience in news media or content-heavy platforms. - Understanding of local user behaviors. - Expertise in designing for multiple platforms. - Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design. - Experience with motion design and micro-interactions. **What We Offer:** - Opportunity to impact news consumption for millions. - Work with cutting-edge AI design tools. - Collaborative environment with top product and tech minds. - Career growth within Times Internet Limited. - Comprehensive benefits including health insurance. If you are passionate about shaping news consumption experiences and building an AI-native design culture, submit your updated resume, portfolio, and a note on your vision for the future of news consumption design. Times Internet is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team.,