Lead Product Designer

Thumo is developing a super-app for the African food delivery market. Following a $1.2M funding round led by Soma Capital, Sequoia Scout Fund, a16z Scout Fund, and top Silicon Valley angels, we are seeking a Lead Product Designer to oversee our product's overhaul and product design team as we enter new markets. This fully remote role is both managerial and hands-on, providing you with exposure to a fast-moving Silicon Valley startup while allowing you to work IST hours from anywhere in India.

What you'll do :

Define and execute the end-to-end product design strategy for core product.

Serve as principal design authority at Thumo, collaborating directly with C-suite to turn business objectives into an intuitive, enterprise-level product experience.

Lead the architectural design of an innovative and optimized user interface for our mobile (iOS / Android) platforms, as well as website.

Manage another product designer and the complete design process, from user research and conceptualization to the creation of scalable design systems and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma.

Ideate user-centric design approach that addresses the specific needs of diverse cultural contexts within African markets.

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of 7+ years experience in product design; proven history of launching successful, large-scale consumer applications.

Demonstrated experience leading product design from initial concept through to market launch.

Exceptional portfolio exhibiting strategic thinking, systems design, and advanced UX principles. Portfolios are required for consideration and must be sent to careers@thumo.app.

Advanced proficiency with Figma.

Significant experience in a senior design role at a leading food delivery, quick commerce, or super-app company (e.g., Swiggy, Zomato, Gojek, Grab, Zepto, Blinkit).

Bonus : Experience designing for emerging markets or a technical background (HTML / CSS, prototyping).

The role :

Compensation : $6,000-$8,000 per month; salary negotiable for top talent

≈ ₹5.33–7.10 lakh / month

≈ ₹64–85 LPA

Full-time (40+ hrs / week)

Significant performance bonus

Potential for equity + sign-on bonus

Benefits : negotiable

Location : Fully remote, based anywhere in India (Indian working hours)

Qualified senior designers looking for a hands-on change of pace designing the future of African digital experiences should apply via Linkedin and send their portfolio and CV to careers@thumo.app.