Design Lead

Job description:

Job Description: Junior UI/UX Designer

Company: CredXHire

Department: Product & Design

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Work from Office (On-site)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (Office location to be confirmed)

Experience: 1–3 Years

Reporting To: Product Manager

Salary: As per experience and skills

About CredXHire

CredXHire is India's verification-first hiring platform, connecting verified job seekers with verified employers to make recruitment more trustworthy, transparent, and efficient.

We verify candidate credentials and employer authenticity to help companies hire genuine talent faster while protecting job seekers from fake job postings and fraudulent recruiters.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented junior UI/UX designer to join our product team and help shape the user experience of CredXHire.

You will be responsible for designing intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing experiences across our web platform, mobile application (Android and iOS), and marketing website.

As we build our MVP, you will work closely with the product manager, developers, and leadership team to transform product requirements into practical design solutions. You will play an important role in making complex processes like user registration, identity verification, and recruitment workflows simple and seamless.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity UI screens for web and mobile applications.
• Create intuitive user experiences for job seekers and employers.
• Design key platform journeys, including registration, profile creation, document verification, job applications, job postings, and candidate management.
• Develop interactive prototypes using Figma to demonstrate user interactions and validate design concepts.
• Create and maintain a consistent design system, including typography, colors, components, and reusable UI elements.
• Design responsive web pages and mobile interfaces following modern UI/UX standards.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of approved designs.
• Prepare developer-ready design specifications, assets, and handoff documentation.
• Conduct basic user research and usability testing to identify areas for improvement.
• Design landing pages and marketing website interfaces when required.
• Incorporate feedback from the product manager, developers, and users to continuously improve product experiences.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design or product design.
• Strong proficiency in Figma, including Auto Layout, Components, Variants, and Prototyping.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating web and mobile application design projects.
• Good understanding of user experience principles, wireframing, user flows, and information architecture.
• Experience designing responsive websites and mobile applications.
• Understanding of Android and iOS design guidelines.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, spacing, visual hierarchy, and accessibility.
• Experience collaborating with developers and handing off designs.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality work within deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with HRTech, recruitment platforms, fintech, or SaaS products.
• Experience working in an early-stage startup or building an MVP.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with Webflow or Framer.
• Knowledge of micro-interactions, animations, and interactive prototyping.
• Basic graphic design skills for social media and marketing creatives.

Why Join CredXHire?

• Opportunity to design a product from the MVP stage.
• Work on a real-world problem in the recruitment and HR technology industry.
• Direct collaboration with the product manager, developers, and founders.
• Opportunity to take ownership of design decisions and product experiences.
• Fast-paced startup environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• See your designs implemented and used by real customers.

Hiring Process

• Initial Screening: Resume and portfolio evaluation.
• Portfolio Review: Discussion of previous projects, design process, and decisions.
• Practical Design Assignment: A short UI/UX task based on a real-world product scenario.
• Final Interview: Discussion with the Product Manager and leadership team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated resume and portfolio link at [Add official recruitment email].

Email Subject: Junior UI/UX Designer – [Candidate Name]

Please include a brief description of one design project you are particularly proud of and the problem it solved.

Note: Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered.

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Work Location: In person

How do you like the idea of owning a product? Do you feel confident partnering with the product team and being informed enough to call the shots? We’re happy to give you that chance.

We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer with 4–5 years of experience who can think beyond screens and push the product forward. You’ll work closely with product managers, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional, user-centric experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with product managers and stakeholders to define product strategy, requirements, and user goals.
• Lead user research interviews, usability tests, and data interpretation, translating insights into actionable design decisions.
• Create high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visually polished interfaces across web and mobile platforms.
• Drive design direction while ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and design systems.
• Develop detailed user personas, journeys, flows, information architecture, and interaction models.
• Conduct end-to-end usability testing and iterate designs based on findings.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure accurate design implementation and resolve UI/UX challenges.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, evolving UX patterns, and new tools and technologies, bringing fresh thinking to the team.
• Provide mentorship, design critiques, and guidance to junior designers to maintain overall design quality.
• Advocate for user-centered thinking across the organization and influence product decisions through design expertise.
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4–5 years of solid UI/UX design experience, with a strong and diverse portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product thinking.
• Expertise in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and UX research methods.
• Excellent visual design sensibility with a strong grasp of layout, typography, color theory, and design systems.
• Proven ability to turn complex problems into simple, intuitive solutions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience designing for responsive, mobile-first environments; familiarity with accessibility standards is a plus.

Who we are looking for

• Understands product requirements and designs user journeys that look good, are easy to use, and help the user reach their goal. (High quality design sense and usability sense)
• Deep understanding of Android and iOS design systems, with a strong mobile app portfolio.
• Likes talking to users directly (calls, interviews) and acts on their feedback.
• Works smoothly with developers and hands off designs cleanly.
• Understands core product metrics.
• Takes strong ownership of the quality of their work.

Core skills

• Figma (strong fluency)
• Prototyping
• Motion design (Lottie or Rive)
• Wireframing
• User journey mapping
• Competitive research and design breakdowns
• Product sense

What to look for when screening

• Experience at product companies (not agencies or services firms); e-commerce and q-commerce profiles first.
• A portfolio of shipped mobile app work, with the problem, the decisions and the outcome explained.
• Evidence of user research and metrics in the case studies.

Application requirement: Candidates must share their resume along with a portfolio link. 

Translate concepts into wireframes, prototypes, redlines, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma, Adobe XD, and Canva, enhanced with AI plugins and features. • Design intuitive user experiences for Power BI reports, web applications, mobile apps, and low-code platforms using modern design principles and AI-enhanced tools. • Use Adobe Firefly to create and edit compelling videos, logos, icons, and flyers. • Develop & guide the team on the user experience roadmaps for clients - both external & internal stakeholders through applications, chatbots, websites, dashboards, etc. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact design solutions. • Utilize Figma AI plugins (e.g., FigJam AI, Magician, Wireframe Designer) to accelerate ideation, generate design components, and automate repetitive tasks. • Use Microsoft Designer for quick, AI-assisted graphic creation and layout generation tailored to business needs. • Apply Canva’s AI tools (e.g., Magic Design, Magic Write) to rapidly prototype marketing visuals, presentations, and UI mockups. • Create information architecture, task flows, and data visualizations that support user goals and business objectives. • Develop and update customer ready PowerPoint presentations that are consistent with the brand and technical communication standards. • Design and prepare print-ready graphics for events, including flyers, posters, and signage. • Solve design challenges with creativity and precision, using a full-stack approach (interaction, usability, visual design, HTML/CSS, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages). • Stay current with design trends, accessibility standards, and emerging AI technologies in UX. • Work in Agile teams, contributing to user stories, sprint planning, and iterative testing. • Continuously solicit and incorporate feedback to improve design quality and user satisfaction. • Develop effective and well-branded user experience by focusing on data visualization techniques. • Ensure to drive innovation across User-Centered Design practices. • Prepare strategic decisions based on project priority. • Collaborate with the top management to understand the gaps in the expected deliverables. • Manage a team of user-experienced designers, graphic designers, and researchers (team size: 5 to 12 members). • Plan and allocate work items, track their progress, and ensure timely delivery of design requests. • Send daily, weekly, and monthly progress updates for the UX function. • Ensure adherence to project delivery processes for the team members. • Recommend best approaches for implementation of user experience. • Identify improvement areas plus prospective competitive advantage for advanced research as well as exploration. • Hire and mentor a team of budding user experience designers. Ideal profile: • 60% throughout the academics with B. Des/M. Des academic background in interaction design, user-centered design (UCD), or a design-related field. • Proven track record in the creation of interaction models, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for reporting. • Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI experience in web, application, and/or reporting design (Power BI and/or Tableau). • Demonstrable ability to do wireframing, prototyping, storyboarding, and redlines. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, Illustrator) and Figma for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. • Strong knowledge and use of AI tools • Ability to create and refine PowerPoint presentations that meet corporate branding and communication standards. • Experience designing print-ready materials such as flyers, posters, and event graphics • Experience with creative tools that offer AI-driven functionality. • Knowledge of UX best practices, design techniques, user interface design patterns, and standard UCD methodologies. • Excellent communication skills within cross-functional teams. • Ability to explain design processes and concepts, i.e., why a design works or why it doesn't. • Exceptional visual design skills with a focus on high-quality deliverables. • Self-directed, confident, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to balance speed and quality when managing competing priorities. • Has previously handled Microsoft clients/projects. • Knows how to handle a team in his prior work experience. • 5 to 8 yrs. of UX experience with a software services company. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to explain why a design works or why it doesn't. • Great working knowledge of usability principles, best practices, and techniques. • Exceptional design skills, production value, and attention to detail. • Self-managed with a high degree of ownership, accountability and work ethics and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

We’re on the hunt for a UI/UX Design Intern who’s excited to turn ideas into clean, intuitive designs. You’ll work closely with our experienced team, contributing to real projects and crafting user-friendly digital experiences. If you love solving design challenges, thrive on feedback, and are ready to learn fast and grow faster — let’s talk. We're all about building great things and doing the work it takes to make them happen.

What you’ll do: 

• Work closely with the UX team to understand project goals, user needs, and business objectives.
• Assist in user research, from gathering insights and mapping user journeys to synthesizing findings into actionable ideas.
• Contribute to wireframes, low/high-fidelity prototypes, and interaction flows to bring user stories to life.
• Collaborate on crafting user-friendly, accessible, and visually consistent interfaces that align with brand and usability standards.
• Design visual moodboards, UI screens, and clickable prototype flows to communicate ideas effectively.
• Help maintain and evolve our design system for consistency across projects.
• Stay updated with the latest UX trends, AI design tools, and best practices, and learn how to apply them in real projects.
• Take feedback positively, ask questions, and iterate continuously
• Use AI tools smartly to enhance research, ideation, and design workflows while maintaining quality and creativity.

What we are looking for: 

• Pursuing a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Strong curiosity about user behavior and experience design.
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Framer, or similar.
• Interest or basic experience with AI-powered design tools.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A portfolio (academic or personal projects) that shows how you think and solve problems through design.
• This is a 100% work-from-office internship opportunity based in Pune.

We’re looking for a UI Design Intern who’s passionate about turning ideas into clean, engaging, and intuitive digital interfaces. You’ll collaborate with our experienced design team, contributing to real projects, and learning how to craft user interfaces that delight users. If you love designing visually appealing screens, experimenting with layouts and interactions, and learning fast, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with our design team to translate project goals into visually compelling user interfaces.
• Assist in creating wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Design user interfaces that are visually consistent, intuitive, and aligned with our brand guidelines.
• Build visual moodboards, screen designs, and clickable flows for web and mobile experiences.
• Help maintain and improve our design system for consistency across projects.
• Stay curious and explore the latest UI design trends, tools, and techniques.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to speed up the design process while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Take constructive feedback to improve your designs and grow your skills every day.

What we are looking for:

• Pursuing a degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong interest in UI design and visual storytelling.
• Basic knowledge of design principles (typography, color theory, layout, hierarchy).
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Framer, or similar UI design software.
• Portfolio or samples of previous design work (academic or personal projects) are mandatory.
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback.
• Passion for creating interfaces that are both beautiful and functional.

Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and competitor analysis.

Understand student pain points across university search, counselling, applications, document submission, and admissions.

Create user personas, journey maps, user flows, information architecture, wireframes, and prototypes.

Design intuitive web and mobile experiences using tools such as Figma.

Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback and product data.

Work closely with Product Managers, UI Designers, Developers, and other stakeholders.

Maintain and contribute to a consistent design system.

Ensure designs are responsive, accessible, and technically feasible.

Use analytics and user feedback to identify opportunities to improve conversion and engagement.

UI/UX Designer

Designer | Creator | Problem Solver

Location: Noida (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹3.5–5 LPA (Based on Experience)

Experience: 0–2 Years (Freshers with a strong portfolio are welcome)

About Skillinabox

Skillinabox is one of India's fastest-growing SkillTech startups, transforming fashion education through industry-driven, hands-on learning. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and the real world by equipping learners with practical skills that make them career-ready.

Backed by a passionate team and a culture of innovation, we're building the future of creative education. At Skillinabox, every team member has the opportunity to take ownership, drive meaningful impact, and grow alongside the company as we continue to scale across India and beyond.

About the Role

We're looking for a UI/UX Designer who is passionate about design, creativity, user experience, and solving real-world problems through thoughtful digital experiences.

At Skillinabox, this role goes beyond creating visually appealing screens—you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our digital learning ecosystem. As a key member of our growing team, you'll play an important role in designing intuitive user experiences, creating engaging interfaces, developing design systems, conducting user research, and collaborating with product and technology teams.

If you're someone who enjoys understanding users, experimenting with ideas, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing concepts to life, we'd love to have you join us.

Key Responsibilities

● UI/UX Design: Design intuitive, user-friendly, and visually engaging interfaces for web and mobile platforms.

● User Research: Understand learner needs, behaviours, and pain points through research, feedback, and usability testing.

● Wireframing & Prototyping: Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate and validate design ideas.

● Design Systems: Create and maintain consistent UI components, design guidelines, and visual standards across products.

● Collaboration: Work closely with product, technology, content, and business teams to translate requirements into effective design solutions.

● Design Improvement: Analyse user feedback and product performance to identify opportunities and continuously improve the overall user experience.

● Visual Design: Ensure consistency across layouts, typography, colours, icons, illustrations, and other visual elements.

● Design Handoff: Prepare design specifications and assets and collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation.

Qualifications

● 0–2 years of experience in UI/UX Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, UI/UX, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field.

● Freshers with an exceptional portfolio and strong communication skills are welcome.

● A portfolio showcasing UI/UX or product design projects is mandatory.

● Strong understanding of user-centred design, usability, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and responsive design.

● Proficiency in Figma and other relevant UI/UX or prototyping tools.

● Strong problem-solving, visual design, presentation, and communication skills.

● Ability to understand user needs and translate them into simple and effective design solutions.

● Passion for design, technology, education, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Why Us?

● We are a one-of-a-kind vernacular skilling platform disrupting the skilling landscape.

● Skills >> Education is a notion we are spreading through hands-on skilling.

● Backed by leading angels in the industry as well as the government.

● With founders and the board having a combined experience of 100+ years in skilling, we definitely know what we are doing.

● We believe people >> product and would love to have you onboard to help scale this ship and make a meaningful impact.

● Amazing growing team!

● We are growing 100% month over month!

● ESOPs for the core team.

● We are solving for Bharat & the world!

● We are global since 2022!

Final Words

If you've made it this far — you're probably someone who cares about what they build. At Skillinabox, we don't just create interfaces — we build experiences, skills, and opportunities for the next generation of learners.

Don't just tell us what you've designed — tell us why you design.

UI/UX Designer

Designer | Creator | Problem Solver

Location: Noida (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹3.5–5 LPA (Based on Experience)

Experience: 0–2 Years (Freshers with a strong portfolio are welcome)

About Skillinabox

Skillinabox is one of India's fastest-growing SkillTech startups, transforming fashion education through industry-driven, hands-on learning. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and the real world by equipping learners with practical skills that make them career-ready.

Backed by a passionate team and a culture of innovation, we're building the future of creative education. At Skillinabox, every team member has the opportunity to take ownership, drive meaningful impact, and grow alongside the company as we continue to scale across India and beyond.

About the Role

We're looking for a UI/UX Designer who is passionate about design, creativity, user experience, and solving real-world problems through thoughtful digital experiences.

At Skillinabox, this role goes beyond creating visually appealing screens—you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our digital learning ecosystem. As a key member of our growing team, you'll play an important role in designing intuitive user experiences, creating engaging interfaces, developing design systems, conducting user research, and collaborating with product and technology teams.

If you're someone who enjoys understanding users, experimenting with ideas, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing concepts to life, we'd love to have you join us.

Key Responsibilities

● UI/UX Design: Design intuitive, user-friendly, and visually engaging interfaces for web and mobile platforms.

● User Research: Understand learner needs, behaviours, and pain points through research, feedback, and usability testing.

● Wireframing & Prototyping: Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate and validate design ideas.

● Design Systems: Create and maintain consistent UI components, design guidelines, and visual standards across products.

● Collaboration: Work closely with product, technology, content, and business teams to translate requirements into effective design solutions.

● Design Improvement: Analyse user feedback and product performance to identify opportunities and continuously improve the overall user experience.

● Visual Design: Ensure consistency across layouts, typography, colours, icons, illustrations, and other visual elements.

● Design Handoff: Prepare design specifications and assets and collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation.

Qualifications

● 0–2 years of experience in UI/UX Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, UI/UX, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field.

● Freshers with an exceptional portfolio and strong communication skills are welcome.

● A portfolio showcasing UI/UX or product design projects is mandatory.

● Strong understanding of user-centred design, usability, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and responsive design.

● Proficiency in Figma and other relevant UI/UX or prototyping tools.

● Strong problem-solving, visual design, presentation, and communication skills.

● Ability to understand user needs and translate them into simple and effective design solutions.

● Passion for design, technology, education, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Why Us?

● We are a one-of-a-kind vernacular skilling platform disrupting the skilling landscape.

● Skills >> Education is a notion we are spreading through hands-on skilling.

● Backed by leading angels in the industry as well as the government.

● With founders and the board having a combined experience of 100+ years in skilling, we definitely know what we are doing.

● We believe people >> product and would love to have you onboard to help scale this ship and make a meaningful impact.

● Amazing growing team!

● We are growing 100% month over month!

● ESOPs for the core team.

● We are solving for Bharat & the world!

● We are global since 2022!

Final Words

If you've made it this far — you're probably someone who cares about what they build. At Skillinabox, we don't just create interfaces — we build experiences, skills, and opportunities for the next generation of learners.

Don't just tell us what you've designed — tell us why you design.

Key Skills

Product Design

Usability

UX Design

UI Design

B2C Products

User Research

Product Thinking

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences for B2C digital products across web and mobile platforms.
• Translate user needs, business requirements, and product objectives into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Conduct user research and usability analysis to identify customer pain points and improve product experiences.
• Create intuitive and engaging UI/UX designs while maintaining consistency with design systems and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Business teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve usability, accessibility, and overall customer experience.
• Use data, user feedback, and product metrics to identify opportunities for continuous experience improvement.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, reusable components, and UX standards.

Ideal Candidate

1.Strong Product Designer from top college profile

2.Mandatory (Experience) - Minimum 1+ YOE in UX / Product Design, with strong focus on B2C Products

3.Mandatory (Portfolio) - Strong portfolio of UX / Product Design works for top / high-traffic B2C Products

4.Mandatory (Company): Top B2C product company

5.Mandatory (Education) - Must have Design Education (BDes, MDes) from Tier1 college (NIT, NIFT. IIT). Tier2 colleges will be given 2nd priority

6.Mandatory (Exclusion) - Only UX designer wont work, we need product designers