Lead Product Designer

Job Title : Lead Product Designer (AI-First Consumer Tech)

Location :

HSR Layout, Bengaluru

Role Type : Full-time

About AppsForBharat (Sri Mandir App)

AppsForBharat is on a mission to help millions of Indians connect with spirituality and culture through beautifully crafted, AI-first consumer experiences. Backed by Peak XV Partners, Elevation, Fundamentum, and other top investors, we’re a Series C faith-tech startup built by alumni from IITs, IIMs, and high-growth startups.

Our flagship product,

Sri Mandir , is the world’s largest platform for Hindu devotees, powering rituals, teachings, personalized recommendations, and a thriving devotional community.

India’s $44B devotion economy is still largely offline. We’re bringing

structure, accessibility, and meaning

to this massive market and

design is at the center of that transformation .

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a

Lead Product Designer

who can push the boundaries of what consumer experiences can be, at the intersection of

AI, systems thinking, and human-centered design . This is not a role for someone who just ships screens. You’ll shape

product strategy, influence business outcomes, and build design systems

that scale to millions.

As part of a fast-moving, high-ownership design team, you’ll lead end-to-end design for flagship features and entirely new product lines. From

0 → 1 concepts to scaled experiences

and play a key role in shaping the future of devotion-tech in India.

What You’ll Do

Own the design vision

for key product areas, from research and concept to launch and iteration

Design

AI-powered, data-driven experiences

that improve engagement, conversion, and retention

Build and evolve

scalable design systems

for both mobile and web platforms

Partner closely with PMs, engineers, and data scientists to shape product roadmaps and define success metrics

Leverage user insights, qualitative research, and behavioral data to inform and validate design decisions

Champion design thinking and mentor junior designers, raising the bar for craft, systems thinking, and storytelling

Push innovation through rapid experimentation, leveraging tools like

Midjourney, DALL

• E, ChatGPT, Claude , and more

What We’re Looking For

5-8+ years

of product design experience in

consumer tech, social, or gaming products

Proven track record designing

high-impact, user-centric experiences

at scale (portfolio required)

Deep expertise in

interaction design, typography, layout, and visual systems

Strong grasp of

data-informed design , you connect pixels to metrics (engagement, retention, growth)

Hands-on mastery of

Figma

and proficiency with rapid prototyping tools

AI-fluent mindset , experimenting with AI in your design workflow or building AI-first features

Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills

Bonus : Background from NID, NIFT, Srishti, IDC, MIT-ID, or equivalent design programs

Why Join Us

Design for impact :

Your work will shape how

millions

connect with devotion and spirituality

Pioneer the future : Build

AI-first, data-driven design systems

in a rapidly evolving category

Strategic ownership :

Influence

product direction, user behavior, and business outcomes

Grow with the best :

Collaborate with a sharp, ambitious, and mission-driven team

Full-stack exposure :

Work across the spectrum, from

0 → 1 new bets

to scaling category-leading products

Join us to reimagine how Bharat connects with faith, culture, and meaning through the power of design and technology.

Apply directly or reach out at

jasmine@appsforbharat.com