A&CD - UX Design Lead (Contract

ALSTOM Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Part time

Job summary

ALSTOM Gruppe in Bengaluru seeks an experienced UX leader to drive UX strategy and end-to-end design for enterprise digital products. You will shape user experiences, advocate for user-centered design, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver scalable design solutions across diagnostics, monitoring, and maintenance interfaces.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Product Managers, Engineering leads, and UX Researchers, plus contributions to design system governance and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in UX, Product Design, Interaction Design, or Digital Product Development.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, HCI, UX Design, Service Design, or equivalent.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX strategy, systems thinking, interaction design, and measurable business impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, prototyping, and design system management.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX strategy and execution for Alstom D&IS digital products and platforms.
• Define user experience vision aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of user-centered design methodologies across product teams.
• Advocate UX best practices and influence product decisions through data-driven insights.
• Lead end-to-end design activities from discovery to delivery for diagnostics, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance applications.
• Design workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes; ensure consistency and scalability of design across products.
• Drive adoption and evolution of Alstom's Design System; establish reusable patterns and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with UX Researchers to translate research into actionable product improvements.
• Mentor UX/UI Designers, UX Writers, and UX Researchers; foster collaborative design culture.
• Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to align priorities; conduct design reviews and provide feedback.
• Explore emerging technologies including AI-assisted workflows and predictive maintenance.

Skills

UX Leadership

Strategy

Design Systems

Research & Validation

Figma

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interaction Design / UX / HCI

8+ years UX/Product Design experience

Tools

Figma

Prototyping tools

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• UX Leadership & Strategy
• Lead UX strategy and execution for Alstom D&IS digital products and platforms.
• Define user experience vision aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
• Drive adoption of user‑centered design methodologies across product teams.
• Advocate UX best practices and influence product decisions through data‑driven insights.
• Product Experience Design
• Lead end‑to‑end design activities from discovery to delivery.
• Design intuitive workflows for diagnostics, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance applications.
• Simplify complex operational and technical information into meaningful user experiences.
• Develop user flows, interaction models, wireframes, mock‑ups, and high‑fidelity prototypes.
• Design Systems & Governance
• Drive adoption and evolution of Alstom's Design System.
• Establish reusable patterns, components, accessibility standards, and UX guidelines.
• Ensure consistency and scalability across digital products.
• Review designs and maintain quality standards throughout development.
• Weekly Management Review and Tracking
• Research & Validation
• Collaborate with UX Researchers to identify user needs and opportunities.
• Participate in user interviews, usability testing, and workflow evaluations.
• Translate research findings into actionable product improvements.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to guide design decisions.
• Mentor UX/UI Designers, UX Writers, and UX Researchers.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive design culture.
• Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to align priorities and outcomes.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Provide regular management updates and progress reporting.
• Explore emerging technologies including AI‑assisted workflows, predictive maintenance, and intelligent operational interfaces.
• Support innovation initiatives and future mobility experiences across Alstom platforms.
• Contribute to strategic design thinking activities and product visioning exercises.

Preferred

• Experience in enterprise software, SaaS, industrial systems, mobility, transportation, or manufacturing domains.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary UX teams.
• Strong understanding of Design Systems and scalable product ecosystems.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics‑driven interfaces.
• Exposure to AI‑enabled user experiences and digital transformation programs.
• French language proficiency is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Design, Service Design, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of professional experience in UX, Product Design, Interaction Design, or Digital Product Development.
• Proven experience designing complex enterprise applications and workflow‑driven platforms.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX strategy, systems thinking, interaction design, and measurable business impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, prototyping, and design system management.
• Experience collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, QA, Data, and Business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving UX excellence across organizations.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.

Prospect

• Explore new avenues of rail mobility by developing proposals on User Experience / Passenger Experience Design on different Alstom platforms.
• Collaborate with Senior Mentor & Team members to brainstorm and create innovative design solutions to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Involve in Mobility design / CMF Design / trend research and provide insights for future physital solutions in larger ecosystem of Mass Mobility.
• Contribute to an engaging, collaborative and a thriving studio culture.

Contractual Role (12–15 months) – With greater possibility for long‑term extension, based on performance evaluation.

Equal-Opportunity Employer Statement As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.