Director of Product Design

Healthify; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness platform in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Design Director to shape the design direction and lead a talented team of product designers. This strategic role involves defining design vision, overseeing the design process, and advocating for users through research and insights. Candidates should possess 6-9 years in Product Design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Experience in the health or wellness sector is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in Product Design (UX/UI) with successful launches.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer mobile design.
• 2+ years managing and coaching a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of product designers.
• Define the design vision and strategy for key product areas.
• Conduct User Research to advocate for user needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to translate business goals and constraints into exceptional user experiences.
• Lead User Research to identify key user needs, pain points, and opportunities; advocate for the user throughout the lifecycle.
• Champion the maintenance and evolution of Healthify's design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

User-centered design principles

Visual design

Interaction design

Proficiency with design tools

Sketch

Adobe XD

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Healthify is a leading health and wellness platform dedicated to empowering users to achieve their personal health goals through personalized coaching and cutting-edge AI. We are passionate about making health accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Join us in our mission to change lives!

About the Role

Healthify is seeking an experienced and inspiring player‑coach Design Director to drive our design direction and lead our talented team of product designers. This role will be pivotal in shaping the user experience and visual direction of our product portfolio, ensuring we deliver intuitive, beautiful, and impactful solutions that help our users live healthier lives. You will balance strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership, fostering a culture of design excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a high‑performance, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members.
• Manage project allocation, ensuring the right resources are applied to the most impactful initiatives.

Design Strategy and Execution

• Define and drive the holistic design vision and strategy for key product areas, aligning with company objectives and user needs.
• Oversee the entire design process from concept to launch, ensuring high‑quality, user‑centered design solutions are delivered on time.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to translate business goals and technical constraints into exceptional user experiences.

User Research and Insights

• Lead User Research to identify key user needs, pain points, and opportunities.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, basing design decisions on data and user insights.

Design System and Quality

• Champion the maintenance and evolution of Healthify's design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all platforms.
• Ensure the final product experience meets the highest standards of visual and interaction design quality.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in Product Design (UX/UI), with a strong portfolio showcasing successful product launches and design leadership. Minimum 3 years in consumer mobile design.
• 2+ years of experience managing, coaching, and growing a team of designers.
• Proven ability to define design strategy and drive execution in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Required Skills

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep expertise in user‑centered design principles, visual design, interaction design, and usability best practices.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the health, wellness, or fitness technology sector.
• Familiarity with data analysis and A/B testing methodologies to inform design decisions.