Team Lead – UI/UX Designer

Keka Inc.; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Mohali, Punjab seeks a Team Lead – UI/UX Designer with 6–7 years of experience to drive user-centered experiences across digital products.

You will own the UI/UX strategy, mentor designers, and collaborate with product, engineering, and QA teams to deliver high-quality interfaces. You will lead end-to-end design processes, establish scalable design systems, and ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and visual consistency across platforms.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of professional experience in UI/UX, product design, or related field.
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• Experience leading design projects and mentoring designers.
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• Excellent portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects, design thinking, and product design capabilities.
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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UI/UX design process from research to final implementation.
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• Define and execute UI/UX strategies aligned with product and business goals.
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• Conduct user research, usability testing, and design validation.
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• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and component libraries.
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• Mentor junior and mid-level designers and guide design teams.
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• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA, and other stakeholders.
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Skills

UI/UX Design

Product Design

Interaction Design

Design Thinking

User-Centered Design

Design Systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

HTML/CSS basics

Job description

Job Description

A design professional who can think strategically, lead creatively, mentor effectively, and execute hands-on—someone capable of taking ownership of UI/UX initiatives while maintaining high standards of usability, visual quality, and product experience.

We are looking for an experienced and creative Team Lead – UI/UX Designer to lead our design initiatives and drive user-centered experiences across digital products. The ideal candidate should have worked as a Senior UI/UX Designer, Lead UI/UX Designer, or in a similar leadership role, with a strong understanding of product design, user experience, and design systems.

The candidate should possess a strong and impressive portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design, problem-solving, product thinking, and the ability to translate business requirements into intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end UI/UX design process, from research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and final implementation.
• Define and execute UI/UX strategies aligned with product, user, and business objectives.
• Understand user needs, business requirements, and product challenges to develop effective design solutions.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, competitor analysis, and design validation wherever required.
• Create user flows, information architecture, user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems, UI guidelines, and reusable components.
• Ensure consistency in design, usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and overall user experience across platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, QA, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead design discussions, presentations, and reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review designs and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to design standards.
• Mentor, guide, and support junior and mid-level designers, fostering creativity and professional growth within the team.
• Manage multiple design projects and prioritize deliverables based on business and product requirements.
• Stay updated with emerging UI/UX trends, design tools, AI-powered design solutions, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to improving the organization's overall design processes, standards, and design culture.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in UI/UX Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, and Design Thinking.
• Proficiency in Figma is essential; experience with Adobe XD, Sketch, or other design/prototyping tools is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design and usability principles.
• Experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, journey maps, and high-fidelity designs.
• Strong knowledge of responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems and component libraries.
• Good understanding of accessibility and usability standards.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end development concepts.
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, color, layout, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to convert complex business requirements into simple, intuitive, and user-friendly experiences.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to guide a design team.

Required Experience & Profile

• 6–7 years of professional experience in UI/UX, Product Design, or a related field.
• Candidates should preferably have worked as a Senior UI/UX Designer, Lead UI/UX Designer, UI/UX Lead, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in leading design projects and mentoring designers.
• Strong understanding of the complete design lifecycle, from discovery to development handoff and implementation.
• Experience working closely with product and engineering teams in an Agile/Scrum environment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with a user-first approach.
• Excellent portfolio is mandatory and should demonstrate relevant UI/UX projects, design thinking, problem-solving, and product design capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Design, UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field is preferred.