Staff Product Designer

Jiostar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking a Staff Product Designer to lead the design of new products, interfaces, and experiences across multiple platforms. You will translate user insights into actionable design roadmaps and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and researchers to ship engaging experiences for JioHotstar customers.

With 6–9 years of design experience and a strong grounding in UX, visual design, and product thinking, you will mentor the team and help shape the design system while delivering inclusive

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in product design or staff-level roles.
• Strong UX, visual design, and product thinking skills.
• Ability to lead complex design projects and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new products, interfaces, and user experiences across multiple platforms.
• Translate user insights into actionable design roadmaps and ensure execution.
• Articulate UX strategy and foster collaboration across teams.
• Translate opportunities into clear, actionable roadmaps and deliverables.
• Mentor and grow the design team, promoting best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Product Managers from concept to production.

Skills

Product design leadership

UX design

Visual design

Design systems

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Design

Job description

Job Title: Staff Product Designer
Department, Level: Commerce, X31
Location: Onsite, Bangalore
Work Type: Full time
Job Summary: As a Staff Product Designer within our product design team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the product experience for JioHotstar customers. Leveraging your full range of interaction, visual, and product-thinking skills, you will lead and own product features. Collaboration with cross-functional teams dedicated to revolutionizing entertainment and storytelling will be key to delivering engaging and inclusive experiences for our users

ABOUT THE TEAM

Design is integral to shaping the user experience at JioHotstar. We have 4 key areas of focus - Product Design, UX Research, Design Standards and Creative Studio. We are a closely-knit team of 30+ people at the moment, who work across the spectrum of design from deriving insight from data, designing interfaces and prototypes, and testing with users to motion graphics and illustrations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design of new products, interfaces, and user experiences across multiple platforms
• Utilize user behavior insights and feedback to iteratively refine designs, ensuring continuous optimization and enhancement of user experiences
• Employ storytelling to articulate a vision that fosters a shared understanding of the UX strategy across the broader team
• Apply strategic thinking to translate ambiguous opportunities into clear, actionable roadmaps.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration and creativity, providing mentorship and support to promote the professional growth of the design team
• Collaborate with Product Designers and Product Managers to define problem statements and develop project execution plans
• Work closely with engineers and product managers throughout the design process, from concept to production, to create user flows, build UI mockups, and develop prototypes

Skills and attributes for success

• An accomplished designer with a keen eye for quality design aesthetics, demonstrating a deep understanding of user experience and design principles that drive engagement and revenue growth
• Proficiency in translating abstract business concepts or requirements into tangible conceptual designs
• Exceptional design skills and a strong grasp of fundamental design disciplines (typography, composition, iconography, color, layouts, etc.), along with meticulous attention to detail
• Expertise in current best practices, developments, and trends across mobile and web platforms
• Ability to confidently articulate UX design rationale and lead conversations with teams and key stakeholders
• Experience in independently leading complex projects under tight timelines

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree or equivalent in Design preferred. Overall 6-9 years of experience in the Design field as a Product Designer/Staff PD.

About JioStar

Perched at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.