Lead User Interface Designer (UI)

About the company:

Spinach Experience Design is a leading Mumbai-based UI UX product design and development company that partners with an entire gamut of clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies, and listed MNCs to brave new funded or 0-1 startups. Our cutting-edge work features across 8 world markets showcasing our expertise across diverse sectors like travel, e-commerce, education, media-tech, healthcare, telecom, BFSI - insurance, mutual funds, wealth-tech and pharma.

Our core services include Design Thinking workshops, Customer Experience(CX) Design, UX UI Research, Strategy and Design, Design Systems, Product Management, Mobile App Development and Web Development and more.

About the job:

We are looking for a visionaryLead User Interface Designer (UI)to shape and elevate the digital experiences we create. You will be responsible for leading the design of visually stunning and highly functional user interfaces that align with user needs and business objectives. As a leader, you will guide a team of designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of intuitive and engaging designs that delight users.

Must haves qualifications:

1. Design Vision Development
2. Creative and Strategic Thinking
3. Ownership driven approach
4. Client and Stakeholder Management
5. Team Lead
6. Post Launch Analysis

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, or similar.
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in designing responsive web and mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of design systems, principles, visual hierarchy, and typography.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design ideas and provide feedback.
• Experience leading and mentoring design teams.

Nice to have qualification:

• Ability to take workshops
• Familiarity with motion design and prototyping tools like After Effects or Principle.
• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
• Understanding of design systems and their implementation.
• Background in industries such as FinTech, EdTech, or SaaS.
• Certifications or training in Design Systems, Design Thinking or User-Centered Design methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall:

• Drive the UI design vision and strategy for the projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Ensure designs are pixel-perfect, visually appealing, and consistent with brand guidelines.
• Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
• Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and users into design iterations.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with QA teams to validate design implementation.
• Keep abreast of the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to inspire innovative solutions.
• Advocate for design best practices and user-centered approaches across teams.

Design System Development:

• Ability to create Visual Design direction and moodboards
• Deep knowledge of the purpose, components, and benefits of design systems, including how they improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Familiarity with modular design principles and atomic design methodologies.Have knowledge and expertise to create, establish and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across all products.
• Regularly update components to align with evolving brand and user needs.
• Experience working with design tokens (e.g., colors, typography, spacing) for cross-platform consistency.
• Familiarity with token management tools
• Experience working as a lead of a small UI team
• Experience with versioning design systems to support evolving business needs.
• Expertise in ensuring scalability for large-scale, multi-product ecosystems

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