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 .