Sr. Manager - UX

Simplilearn; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplilearn is seeking a Sr. Manager - UX Design in Bengaluru to lead design projects and enhance user experience across its software products. The role requires a strong background in UX design with a focus on user-centered methodologies.

The candidate will manage a portfolio of products, guide team members, and engage with stakeholders to optimize design outcomes. A proven record in mobile design and data-driven UX is essential, along with strong communication skills and design management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience, with specific focus on engagement products.
• Proven track record in designing for mobile and learning platforms.
• Strong communication skills to engage with leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the engagement Product UX portfolio across Simplilearn’s software.
• Conduct detailed User Research and Competitor Analysis.
• Guide and manage team members towards exceptional design delivery.

Skills

User-Centered Design (UCD)

Visual Design Skills

Design Management

User Research

Data-Driven Approach

Education

B.Des/M.Des degree

UX Certification from verified institutions

Tools

Design Software

AI Design Tools

Job description

Sr. Manager - UX Design

Job Location: Bangalore

Job Description

The SimpliLearn Design Team is looking to enrich and augment our Design Function with someone who is passionate about great UX Design, obsessed with visual persuasion, lives and dreams User Delight. The leader should be able to understand, articulate and solve user problems, tying back to the business outcome. This role is for an exceptional UX designer who will have a hands-on approach towards strategizing, conceptualizing, leading and delivering design projects across our various software assets.

What you will do:

• Own the engagement Product UX portfolio, starting from acquisition to retention (learning management system) software touchpoints
• Understand and align with Simplilearn’s business objectives to think strategically and create positive impact on simplilearn’s business outcomes.
• Ensure world class Design Quality and User Experience across all of Simplilearn’s Products including their various user touchpoints in Learning Management System, Mobile App and Admin softwares + Ai Initiatives
• Take a Data Driven approach to Design Planning, Execution, Design Management, and Design Performance Validation.
• Define, plan, execute to conduct detailed User Research, Competitor Analysis and Usage Data Analysis.
• Comfortable understanding complex internal systems, logic and think of use cases so the systems don't break.
• Work with Leadership and Stakeholders to understand, analyze and improve UX Design and Product Performance Metrics.
• Guide, motivate and manage team members towards exceptional and on-time design delivery.

What you’ll need to succeed:

The ideal candidate would have a great mix of proven Design skills as well as Hands on Design Experience with a laser focus on Human Centric Design Practices and Processes. The candidate should be able to guide and define the overall UX of assigned vertical, so should have 40% UCD expertise, 20% Visual Experience expertise & 40% Design Management (Includes all aspects of User Research)

• 5 yrs of professional design experience, with 2 to 4 years specifically in years on deep engagement products and 1-2 years on Mobile Designs
• Experience of designing and delivering rich product experience in a fast-paced environment, is a must; preferably from a startup background.
• Must have a Data-driven, Research-oriented, and UCD based approach to UX Design.
• Should have a Deep Engagement Product mindset, iterative approach, aligned to business objectives
• The candidate should be able to talk and understand business to succeed in this role. Engage with business and product leadership to plan and execute product implementations and enhancements.
• Able to present design proposals to senior stakeholders that are backed up by strong business and users benefit rationale.
• Team up with product and development teams to ensure the design gets translated well as a final product.
• Manage communication at all levels and be responsible for project deliverables with quality and on time.
• Have a hands-on approach towards guiding the Team in creating delightful website experiences.
• UX Program and Delivery Management experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrable willingness to take initiative and think outside the box.
• Extensive experience in designing for mobile, engagement, contextual data visualization, learning, and other areas.
• Highly detail oriented, bordering on obsessiveness towards consistency and minutiae.
• Have an understanding of edTech strategies and goals backed by exposure to various prevalent technologies.
• Must showcase knowledge of deep engagement products design trends and best practices.
• Creative thinker with the ability to constantly challenge the status quo and expose details otherwise overlooked
• Should be able to build, develop and maintain a set of best practices and operational guidelines to reduce design and production efforts.
• Use AI for design dev process optimization
• Understanding and /or experience with WCAG

Education:

• Having a B.Des/M.Des degree is a Bonus
• For non-design background candidates, having a UX Certification from verified Institutions/organisations is a must.

Mandatory Portfolio: Demonstrated success in leading, planning and delivering simple, elegant, usable Web and App designs.