UI/UX Designer/ Bangalore

Company

Location: Bangalore (Head Office)

Reporting to: Digital Business Head

We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic digital team. You will be instrumental in creating intuitive, engaging, and user-centered designs for our digital products (Web+App+Epaper - www.deccanherald.com & www.prajavani.net) and potentially future digital products. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design process, from user research and concept development to detailed UI specifications and visual design. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, editorial teams, and other stakeholders to ensure our digital platforms meet user needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the full UI/UX design process for our digital products, including user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and usability testing.
• Develop a deep understanding of our users through various research methods, including user interviews, surveys, and analytics analysis.
• Translate user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints into effective and innovative design solutions.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Develop and maintain UI style guides, design systems, and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability across our digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of designs.
• Work iteratively based on user feedback, data analysis, and technical feasibility.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on designs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior designers (if applicable).
• Contribute to the overall digital strategy and product roadmap.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions for web and mobile platforms.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, information architecture, and usability best practices.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Solid understanding of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design feasibility.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with the media industry and content-heavy websites is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and using data to inform design decisions is a plus.