Lead UX designer

Location: Bengaluru/Gurgaon | On-site | Full-time At MakeMyTrip , we don’t just design interfaces; we design how India travels - From planning a family vacation to catching a last-minute flight, our interfaces guide millions through their journeys. We’re looking for a Lead UX Designer to shape these user journeys at scale, mentor young designers, and drive innovation across our travel platforms. In this hands-on lead role you’ll need to blend user empathy with business thinking, design craft with stakeholder alignment. What you’ll do: - Lead UX design for key products and journeys across platforms. - Apply design thinking to solve complex travel problems & simplify decision making. - Guide junior designers through structured mentorship. - Collaborate closely with product, tech and analytics to ship with impact. - Bring innovation with Gen AI, motion design and emerging tech. - Ensure visual and functional excellence using our design system, Cosmos as your compass. What we’re looking for : - 4–7 years of hands-on UX/Product Design experience. - Strong proficiency in Figma, motion tools (Lottie, After Effects), prototyping and systems thinking. - Proven ability to lead projects and own end-to-end journeys. - Experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership. - Mentorship mindset and passion for scaling design excellence. - Curiosity for Gen AI, AR/VR or new tech that pushes UX forward. - A portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and high-quality execution. How we’ll measure success for this role: - Design craft and quality. - Stakeholder collaboration. - Planning and ownership of design sprints. - Mentoring junior team members. Learning, innovation and team contribution are our core values. Show more Show less