Senior Visual Designer

4+ years experience, 1+ year experience in leading a small team | Bangalore

Degree / Bachelors in Arts or Design is preferred

Description

We are looking for a Senior Visual Designer who excels both as an individual contributor & as a mentor to junior colleagues.
In this role, you will be accountable for creating exceptional visual interfaces, independently planning, prioritizing & delivering visual design activities. You will drive the development & maintenance of scalable design systems to ensure cohesive visual language across projects.

Role & Responsibilities

Creative responsibilities

• Craft visual interfaces for consumer & enterprise mobile apps (iOS, Android & Hybrid), responsive web apps, and websites.
• Build & maintain design systems and component libraries that ensure consistency across all platforms.
• Create engaging visualizations & infographics tailored to project needs.
• Develop deliverables & visual assets that effectively convey the mood, tone, and aesthetic, helping clients position their products or services.
• Create assets & detailed style guides to ensure a smooth and efficient handover to development teams, maintaining design consistency & clarity.
• Work closely with other designers & stakeholders to align on project goals and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Identify & create micro interactions, transitions, gestures that elevate the user experience for each product or website.

Leadership Roles

• Manage & distribute work for junior visual designers, ensuring their time is utilized effectively while fostering professional growth.
• Participate in the hiring process by conducting interviews & assessing assignments to build a strong design team.
• Continuously push the boundaries of visual design, driving innovation & setting new standards within the studio.

Must have Skills

• Extensive experience in building, scaling & maintaining design systems for digital products, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• UI Component Development & Documentation – Strong background in creating, documenting, evolving UI components, patterns & guidelines with a focus on usability and scalability.
• Deep experience in using Figma to build, manage & document design systems, including components, variables and auto-layouts, ensuring seamless collaboration with designers.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with designers & stakeholders to drive adoption and ensure seamless integration of design systems.
• Hands-on experience in implementing WCAG-compliant design systems to create inclusive digital experiences for diverse user groups.
• Proficiency in optimizing design systems for multi-platform use, with a solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, React, or similar frameworks).
• Ability to present & explain design decisions clearly.
• Delivering projects on time, mentoring & managing teams effectively.

Expected Outcomes

• Deliver pixel-perfect visual designs that align with project goals & maintain the highest quality standards.
• Ensure seamless communication with internal teams, project managers & stakeholders to drive alignment and efficiency.
• Independently document UI designs, ensuring clarity and consistency for smooth execution.
• Create high-quality presentations to effectively communicate design decisions and concepts.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks, both for yourself and your mentees.
• Mentor and nurture junior designers, guiding their growth toward independence and excellence in design.