Lead UXD- Insurance

Overview:
We’re looking for a
Lead UI/UX Designer with 7+ years of experience
who can balance usability, aesthetics, and business objectives to create digital experiences users genuinely enjoy. In this role, you’ll take
end-to-end ownership of design projects
, from understanding the problem and defining the design approach to final execution, developer handoff, and iteration.
Job Description
User Research:
Conduct user research to gain insights into users behaviors, needs, and preferences.
Analyze user feedback and market trends to inform design decisions.
UX Design:
Collaborate with product managers to define user personas and user journeys.
Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to illustrate product concepts and interactions.
Develop information architectures and navigation structures for optimal user experiences.
Perform usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback.
UI Design:
Design visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
Ensure consistency in design elements, such as typography, colors, and icons.
Work closely with developers to implement designs and provide guidance during development.
Design System:
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure design consistency across products.
Advocate for the use of design system components and best practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and align on design goals.
Present and communicate design concepts and rationale behind the same to the stakeholders.
Stay Updated:
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools, especially Figma, to continuously improve your skills.
Team Leadership & Project Ownership:
Mentor and guide designers, review work, and ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.
Delegate tasks, manage priorities and timelines, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
Take ownership of design outcomes and proactively resolve project and stakeholder challenges.

Requirements

Experience
in
Insurance- SAAS platforms
is a must have.
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
Minimum
7 years of professional full-time experience
in UI/UX Design.
Strong and updated portfolio demonstrating your
design process, problem-solving approach, and end-to-end project work
.
Proficiency in
Figma for UI design and prototyping
is a must. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools will be an added advantage.
Strong understanding of
responsive UI design
across mobile, tablet/iPad, and desktop/laptop platforms.
Experience in taking projects
from concept and ideation through design, developer handoff, and final implementation
.
Proven ability to
independently lead design projects
, make informed design decisions, and take ownership of outcomes.
Experience in
mentoring or managing designers
, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Strong
project and stakeholder management skills
, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects, and communicate design rationale with confidence.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
A creative, user-centric mindset with strong
problem-solving and design-thinking skills
.