Lead UXD- Insurance

Lemon Yellow INC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemon Yellow INC seeks a Lead UI/UX Designer with 7+ years of experience to balance usability, aesthetics, and business goals. You’ll own design initiatives end-to-end, from problem understanding to developer handoff and iteration, driving impactful digital experiences.

You will lead research, UX and UI design, and contribute to the design system while mentoring teammates and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in Insurance-SAAS platforms is a must have.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional full-time experience in UI/UX Design.
• Strong portfolio showing design process, problem-solving, and end-to-end project work.
• Proficiency in Figma for UI design and prototyping; experience with other design tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of responsive UI design across devices.
• Experience leading design projects and mentoring designers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to gain insights into users' behaviors, needs, and preferences.
• Define user personas and journeys with product managers; create wireframes and prototypes.
• Develop information architectures and navigation structures for optimal experiences.
• Perform usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.
• Design visually appealing interfaces aligning with brand and objectives; create high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with developers during handoff and implementation.
• Contribute to design system development and ensure consistency across products.
• Mentor designers, manage priorities, and deliver on timelines.
• Stay updated with industry trends and design tools, especially Figma.

Skills

User Research

Wireframes

Prototypes

Design Systems

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Job description

We’re looking for a Lead UI/UX Designer with 7+ years of experience who can balance usability, aesthetics, and business objectives to create digital experiences users genuinely enjoy. In this role, you’ll take end-to-end ownership of design projects , from understanding the problem and defining the design approach to final execution, developer handoff, and iteration.

Job Description

User Research:

• Conduct user research to gain insights into users behaviors, needs, and preferences.
• Analyze user feedback and market trends to inform design decisions.

UX Design:

• Collaborate with product managers to define user personas and user journeys.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to illustrate product concepts and interactions.
• Develop information architectures and navigation structures for optimal user experiences.
• Perform usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback.

UI Design:

• Design visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.
• Ensure consistency in design elements, such as typography, colors, and icons.
• Work closely with developers to implement designs and provide guidance during development.

Design System:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure design consistency across products.
• Advocate for the use of design system components and best practices.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and align on design goals.
• Present and communicate design concepts and rationale behind the same to the stakeholders.

Stay Updated:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools, especially Figma, to continuously improve your skills.
• Mentor and guide designers, review work, and ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.
• Delegate tasks, manage priorities and timelines, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Take ownership of design outcomes and proactively resolve project and stakeholder challenges.

Requirements

• Experience in Insurance- SAAS platforms is a must have.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional full-time experience in UI/UX Design.
• Strong and updated portfolio demonstrating your design process, problem‑solving approach, and end‑to‑end project work .
• Proficiency in Figma for UI design and prototyping is a must. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar tools will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of responsive UI design across mobile, tablet/iPad, and desktop/laptop platforms.
• Experience in taking projects from concept and ideation through design, developer handoff, and final implementation .
• Proven ability to independently lead design projects , make informed design decisions, and take ownership of outcomes.
• Experience in mentoring or managing designers , delegating tasks, reviewing work, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills , with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects, and communicate design rationale with confidence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A creative, user‑centric mindset with strong problem‑solving and design‑thinking skills .

Required Skills

Responsive UI Design UI/UX Design Healthcare Technology Prototyping Figma User Experience (UX) Design Systems Design Thinking User Research Stakeholder Management