Shimentox Technologies - Senior product designer - Independent Contributor
Nexthire
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Product Designer – Individual Contributor
Location: Gurgaon, India
Experience: 5 –7 years (preferred)
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for key product initiatives that drive impactful user experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of user-centric design, human factors, and usability engineering, combined with strong execution skills to bring product vision to life. As an individual contributor, you will be hands-on in design delivery, influencing design direction, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to build intuitive, cohesive, and visually compelling digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
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Define and drive the UX vision across one or more products, with a clear roadmap for iterative and evolutionary enhancements aligned to business goals.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders to implement cohesive, inclusive, and data-informed design solutions.
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Take ownership of design execution—from interaction flows to visual details—ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery.
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Partner with UX researchers when needed to initiate or support user research, gather insights, and validate design hypotheses.
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Leverage and evolve the Design System thoughtfully by proposing new components based on emerging business needs and user feedback.
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Champion usability and accessibility standards, ensuring that products are not only visually appealing but also intuitive and effective.
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Advocate for and establish best practices in design workflows, documentation, and change management throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications & Skills:
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5+ years of experience in product or UX/UI design, preferably with SaaS or enterprise-grade digital products.
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Proven experience in leading end-to-end product design with a strong portfolio showcasing real-world impact.
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Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
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Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability testing, and accessibility guidelines.
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Experience working with or contributing to design systems.
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is a plus.
Nice to Have:
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Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective developer collaboration.
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Experience designing for complex workflows, B2B or enterprise software.
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Exposure to analytics tools to inform data-driven design decisions.