UI/UX Design Operations Manager

TalentClub; Thane; On-site; INR 770,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design operations company based in Thane is looking for a Design Operations Manager with 4-6 years of experience. The role involves developing scalable processes, fostering collaboration between teams, and managing design tools like Figma and Jira. Ideal candidates are expected to have a strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and proven experience in optimizing workflows. This position offers an attractive salary package and is suitable for professionals based in Thane or Mumbai.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in design operations or related roles.
• Proven ability to build and optimize design workflows.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable design processes and workflows.
• Foster collaboration between design, product, and engineering.
• Manage vendor relationships and tool implementations.

Skills

UX/UI design processes

Design systems

Design project management

Collaboration tools (Figma, Jira, Notion)

Tools

Figma

Jira

Notion

Confluence

Job description

Please note: We will only be considering candidates based in Thane and Mumbai.

Years of Experience: 4- 6 years

CTC: 7.7-14 LPA

Key responsibilities:

Operational Strategy & Process Improvement:

• Develop and implement scalable design processes, frameworks, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across teams.
• Establish best practices for design project intake, prioritization, and execution.
• Optimize documentation, templates, and collaboration practices to improve accessibility and productivity.
• Integrate design methodologies with agile and cross-functional workflows.
• Plan, track, and oversee multiple design projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Manage resource allocation across teams and initiatives based on priorities and capacity.
• Act as a central point of coordination between design, product, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and reports to provide visibility into design workstreams.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Foster strong collaboration between design, product, and engineering teams.
• Communicate design operations strategy, progress, and impact to stakeholders.
• Advocate for design by linking design outcomes to business goals.

Tools & Infrastructure:

• Identify, implement, and manage tools for design collaboration, asset management, and workflow automation.
• Ensure effective usage and integration of platforms such as Figma, Miro, Jira, Notion, and Confluence.
• Manage vendor relationships including design tools, agencies, and freelancers.

Governance & Quality Assurance:

• Develop and maintain design standards, guidelines, and governance models.
• Establish feedback loops and metrics to track design efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards, brand guidelines, and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of UX/UI design processes, principles, and design systems.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in design operations, programme management, or related roles within a design or product-led organization.
• Proven experience building and optimizing design workflows in fast-paced environments.
• Hands‑on experience with design and project management tools such as Figma, Jira, Asana, Notion, Trello, or similar platforms.