Lead Product Designer

Weekday; India; Remote; INR 4,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Lead Product Designer to drive vision and execution of design initiatives across multiple platforms from India. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-centered designs while championing design system maturity and brand consistency.

You will mentor junior designers, lead workshops, and translate business goals into measurable design roadmaps, leveraging data and feedback to elevate product

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product design experience
• Proven track record leading design teams
• Expertise in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite, plus collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process for new and existing products, from research to launch.
• Lead design workshops and co-creation sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and design specifications for development handoff.
• Mentor and coach junior designers, fostering skill growth and design excellence.
• Advocate for user-centric design principles across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure feasibility and maintain design integrity.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on findings.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Manage design system maintenance and expansion to support brand consistency.
• Translate business goals into design roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Design leadership

UX research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design systems

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekly's clients

Salary range: Rs 4500000 - Rs 5500000 (i.e INR 45-55 LPA)

Experience: 7+ yrs

Location: Remote (India)

As a Lead Product Designer, you will drive the vision and execution of product design initiatives across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive user experience that aligns with business goals. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant, user-centred designs, while championing best practices in visual and interaction design. Your leadership will inspire a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement, fostering a high-performance design team that consistently delivers innovative solutions. By leveraging data insights and user feedback, you will refine design strategies and elevate the overall product quality, contributing directly to growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process for new and existing products, from research to launch.
• Lead design workshops and co‑creation sessions with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop high‑fidelity prototypes and design specifications for development handoff.
• Mentor and coach junior designers, fostering skill growth and design excellence.
• Advocate for user‑centric design principles across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure feasibility and maintain design integrity.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on findings.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Manage design system maintenance and expansion to support brand consistency.
• Translate business goals into design roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

What makes you a great fit

• 7+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating visual and interaction design mastery.
• Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering high‑impact products at scale.
• Expertise in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in design software (Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) and collaboration tools.
• Experience integrating data analytics and user feedback into design decisions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects toward successful outcomes.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of industry developments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented mindset.
• A collaborative spirit and the capacity to influence cross‑functional partners.