Job Title: Lead Product Designer
Location: Hyderabad, India
Company: YAL.ai
About YAL.ai
YAL.ai is an AI-first company focused on building intelligent, user-centric digital products that redefine how businesses and users interact with technology. We leverage cutting-edge AI and data-driven insights to create seamless, scalable, and impactful experiences.
About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Product Designer to own and drive the design vision across our AI-powered products. This role blends strategic thinking, hands-on design, and team leadership. You will work closely with product, engineering, and AI teams to craft intuitive and delightful user experiences in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Leadership
- Define and drive the overall design vision and strategy for YAL.ai products.
- Establish and evolve design systems, guidelines, and best practices.
- Ensure consistency and high-quality design across all platforms.
Product Strategy & Execution
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and AI teams to shape product direction.
- Translate complex AI-driven workflows into intuitive user experiences.
- Lead the end-to-end design process: research, wireframing, prototyping, UI design, and delivery.
User-Centered Design
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
- Advocate for users while balancing business goals and technical feasibility.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and guide designers to elevate team capability and output.
- Conduct design critiques and foster a strong feedback culture.
- Help scale the design function as the company grows.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, data science, and business teams.
- Communicate design concepts clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 6–10+ years of experience in Product Design / UX / UI.
- Proven experience leading complex design projects or teams.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design (web/mobile).
- Expertise in Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D/motion design tools, and user testing platforms.
- Experience designing for data-heavy or AI-driven products is a plus.
- Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
Core Capabilities
- Strong understanding of Android design system (Material Design) and iOS Human Interface Guidelines.
- Deep knowledge of design principles, visual aesthetics, and design laws.
- Expertise in usability best practices, accessibility standards, and user-centered design approaches.
- Ability to design for scalable systems and complex workflows, especially in AI-driven products.
- Strong grasp of interaction patterns, micro-interactions, and information architecture.
- Experience building and maintaining design systems for consistency and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in AI/ML, SaaS, or B2B products.
- Familiarity with design systems and scalable design practices.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Experience with analytics, experimentation, and A/B testing.
Key Skills
- UX Strategy & Research
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Design Systems
- AI Product Thinking
- Leadership & Mentorship
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