Carat, a dentsu company, is seeking a Lead UI Designer to join our dynamic team in Mumbai. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the seamless experience of our digital products. The ideal candidate possesses a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of user-centred design principles, and the ability to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-friendly designs.

What You'll Do

Create key artefacts like personas, journey maps, information architecture, wireframes, and prototypes.
Plan and conduct usability studies and user research interviews as needed.
Develop simple, elegant solutions for large, complex projects, ensuring they work across different platforms.
Manage and lead independent squads.
Contribute to a diverse team including project managers, strategists, and developers.
Coach, guide, and inspire your team, encouraging synergy and championing good design practices.
Understand client business objectives, translating them into digital experience strategies and leading their execution.
Ensure on-time, quality delivery for your team, proficiently using task-management tools.
Present your designs to clients.
Stay up to date with the latest trends in design and technology, pushing boundaries when needed.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in UX design.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.
Strong portfolio showcasing your design process, outcomes, and learnings.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Technical Stack

Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with UI designers, developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Mumbai.

Our culture is casual, fun, and social with a strong emphasis on education and innovation. We encourage experimentation and continuous learning, with ample opportunities for mentorship and growth. We are an international company with a startup spirit, where you'll work with highly motivated colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.