Position Summary:

Job Title: Senior UX Designer
Company: SparkCognition
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Overview:
We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our team. As a lead in user experience design, you will play a critical role in shaping the user interfaces and experiences across our AI software solutions. You will guide a team of designers through the entire design process, from early-stage discovery to final handoff to engineering. Your deep understanding of industrial clients’ needs will ensure the delivery of user-centered designs that improve usability, drive engagement, and align with our brand vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of UX designers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a collaborative, creative environment.
• Drive the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to ensure a seamless handoff and implementation.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate design solutions.
• Create and maintain design systems and component libraries using Figma, ensuring consistency across all products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately and maintain a high-quality user experience.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization, influencing product strategy and roadmaps.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously refining the design process.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UX design across multiple platforms (web and mobile).
• Proficiency in Figma for design, prototyping, and collaboration.
• Experience designing for industrial clients (defense, oil and gas, renewables, aerospace, or supply chain) is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, including user research, wireframing, and usability testing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams to ensure high-fidelity designs meet the user's needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.