Design Strategist (Business)

5+ years of experience | Bangalore

Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Interaction Design / HCI

Description

NetBramha is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join our team as a Design Strategist (Business). In this role, you will leverage your extensive background in UX design to understand client requirements, articulate design solutions and drive business growth through design consulting, solutioning & crafting.

Role & Responsibilities

• Be the face of the studio to evangelize design, create compelling design driven solutions/proposals for new & existing clients.
• Drive client requirement-gathering sessions with accuracy, ensuring insights are translated into actionable design solutions.
• Utilize design thinking methodologies to analyze customer needs and develop innovative design solutions that address their pain points effectively.
• Create compelling presentations and proposals to showcase the studios design capabilities and win new business opportunities.
• Expert hands on design expertise across user research, design strategy & user experience. Should be able to articulate & drive design led workshops with global leaders.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to understand client requirements and challenges across different sectors and mediums.
• Be responsible for project estimation & scoping through the design lifecycle.
• Efficiently overseeing the sales bid process through adept handling of RFI and RFP responses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, and internal teams, to drive successful pre-sales initiatives and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain and update high-quality, reusable documentation, including meeting minutes, sales collateral, and proposals.
• Collaborating with the sales and design teams to develop customized design solutions that meet client needs and align with company capabilities.
• Present innovative UX ideas, industry-specific case studies, and technical expertise during client discussions to secure business opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of sales frameworks and methodologies to enhance team efficiency and engagement strategies.

Must have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in UX design solutioning and with a strong understanding of customer challenges across sectors and mediums.
• Deep expertise across user research, design strategy, visual design, user experience etc with a proven track record of hands on experience of at least 5+ years in the UX industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically to develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in the design sector to stay ahead of the curve and offer innovative solutions to clients.
• Familiarity with design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc., to create design prototypes, presentations, and collateral.
• Thoroughness in reviewing proposals, contracts, and other documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness in all client communications.
• Ability to ideate, think on your feet & respond quickly to client challenges.
• Previous experience of working in cross-functional & global teams.