Lead UI Designer

Tekskills Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior Lead UI Designer to drive design strategy and execution for AI-powered applications and platforms.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of UI/UX experience, strong accessibility expertise (WCAG/ARIA), and a track record of collaborating with product, development, and data science teams to deliver accessible, high-quality user experiences.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of UI/UX design experience.
• Senior-level role with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with AI-powered applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UI/UX design for AI-driven apps.
• Set design strategy and ensure accessibility.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and data scientists.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Mentor junior designers and establish design guidelines.
• Ensure seamless handoff to front-end developers.
• Maintain consistency across platforms and devices.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Accessibility

Human-centered design

Collaboration with cross-functional

Design strategy

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

InVision

Axure

Balsamiq

Framer

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Lead UI Designer to drive design strategy and execution for AI-powered applications and platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UI/UX design, accessibility, and human-centered design, along with the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class user experiences. This is a senior-level role. Experience: 7-10 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UI/UX design efforts for AI-driven applications and platforms.
• Drive creative and strategic design thinking to deliver intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences.
• Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA roles, inclusive design principles).
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and data scientists to integrate AI/ML model outputs into user-friendly interfaces.
• Build wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using modern design tools.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to establishing design best practices and guidelines.
• Partner with front-end developers to ensure seamless handoff and design implementation.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Design Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision
• Prototyping & Wireframing: Axure, Balsamiq, Framer
• Front-End Collaboration: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)
• AI Awareness: Understanding of AI/ML concepts, model outputs, and explainability (XAI)
• Accessibility Standards: WCAG, ARIA roles, Inclusive Design Principles