About the Role :
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Product Designer with a strong background in B2C or B2B2C product design. The ideal candidate will bring both deep design expertise and proven team leadership experience, driving end-to-end design initiatives while managing and scaling a high-performing team. This role requires strong project management capabilities, hands-on design experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design vision, strategy, and execution for consumer-facing digital products (B2C /
B2B2C).
Manage and mentor a team of product designers, ensuring growth, performance, and delivery quality.Translate complex business needs into intuitive, user-centric design solutions.Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to deliver seamlessproduct experiences.
Drive and own the design lifecycle : research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, andfinal delivery.
Utilize Jira (or similar project management tools) to manage design projects, sprint planning, and team priorities efficiently.Establish and uphold design standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.Work with leadership to align design objectives with business goals and product strategy.Present design work and articulate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and executives.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and user empathy within the design team.Requirements :
6+ years of experience in Product Design, with significant contributions to B2C or B2B2C digital products.Currently in a Manager / Staff or above designation (not IC level).Mandatory : At least 2+ years of recent hands-on team management experience as a Design Manager / Lead (beyond mentoring).Strong expertise in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana, etc.) and managingcross-functional workflows.
Proven experience in designing for web and mobile platforms with a strong portfolio demonstrating impactful work.Ability to balance design quality with business priorities and technical constraints.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while driving clarity and structure.(ref : hirist.tech)