Lead Visual Designer

Merkle Italia; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle in Pune, India is seeking a Senior UI Engineer who leads high-fidelity UI design, design systems, and mentoring. You will collaborate with UX and product teams to deliver visually compelling experiences and ensure consistency across desktop, web, and mobile.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in UI/Visual design, strong portfolio, proficiency in Figma and Adobe CC, and experience guiding distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Visual Design, HCI, or related field.
• 6+ years of UI/Visual design experience with agencies, consultancies, or product studios.
• Proven leadership in design projects and mentoring design teams.
• Experience with global brands and distributed teams.
• Experience collaborating in agile product development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of high-fidelity UI designs and design systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level UI designers.
• Drive visual storytelling and brand alignment.
• Ensure consistency across desktop, web, and mobile.
• Collaborate with UX, product, and development teams.
• Stay updated on design trends and AI-driven design innovations.

Skills

UI design

Design systems

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

Principle

Lottie

Miro

FigJam

Zeplin

Job description

Job Description: Senior UI Engineer

Job Description Summary The purpose of this role is to be creative task‑based problem solvers who are passionate about creating experiences that engage the imagination whilst empowering users to bring the brand to life. This role could include elements of Product, UI and Visual design. Involved in projects from the beginning, UX Designers work closely with lead designers to help produce the experience vision from concept to finished product. This role is ideal for a design professional with a strong eye for detail, a deep understanding of design systems, and a passion for delivering seamless and visually impactful user experiences. You will play a dual role of a hands‑on designer and a mentor, ensuring design excellence and consistency across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of high-fidelity UI designs, design systems, component libraries, iconography, and micro-interactions.


• Drive visual storytelling and elevate the emotional impact of interfaces in collaboration with UX and product teams.


• Ensure consistency and scalability of design across responsive and adaptive platforms (desktop, web, and mobile).


• Guide, mentor, and provide feedback to junior and mid-level UI designers, fostering a culture of design excellence.


• Champion design system principles, methodologies, and best practices while extending existing brand guidelines.


• Act as a bridge between design, development, and business teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.


• Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and techniques, AI-driven innovations in the design, and bring innovative ideas into the design process.


• Take ownership of design reviews and stakeholder presentations, ensuring clarity and alignment on design decisions.

Skills & Expertise

Proven expertise in UI design with a strong portfolio demonstrating complex, high-quality digital products. Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator); familiarity with motion tools (After Effects, Principle, Lottie) is a plus. Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles. Deep knowledge of design systems and ability to adapt or extend existing ones. Excellent visual craft with attention to detail, consistency, and usability. Strong mentorship, communication, and collaboration skills to manage distributed teams and stakeholders. Ability to balance creativity with practicality in fast-paced agile environments.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Visual Design, Communication Design, HCI, or related field. 6+ years of UI/Visual design experience with proven expertise in agencies, consultancies, or product studios. Demonstrated experience in leading design projects and mentoring design teams. Prior experience working with global brands and cross‑functional, distributed teams. Experience collaborating in agile product development cycles.

Tools & Platforms

Expert‑level proficiency in Figma. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator). Familiarity with motion/interaction tools (After Effects, Principle, Lottie). Experience using collaborative tools like Miro, FigJam, Zeplin.

Location

DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone (inactive)

Brand

Merkle

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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