UI/UX Head - Wireframe/Prototype Design (5-12 yrs)

Job Description :

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE :

To conceptualize, design, and build intuitive user experiences across digital products of Kotak Life, with twin aims of innovating as well as building standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Collaborate :

- Identify internal or external customers and establish modes of meaningful conversations with them

- Work with product managers to synthesize abstract or amorphous ideas into design implications

- Work with product managers to define measurable UX goals and drive action on the same

2. Design :

- Translate concept into user flows, wireframes, mockups and prototypes, on agreed timelines

- All designs to be optimised for wide variety of devices and interfaces

- Ensure that design sanctity is maintained in the development stage and list deviations for future action

- Constantly review user experience of existing products / interfaces and drive improvement on those

3. Drive :

- Drive adherence to standards across various digital products in Kotak Life

- Identify areas of bad UI/UX and pick up isolated projects, with the aim of showcasing delta in outcomes

- Put customer in the centre and stretch the definition of UX, thereby touching various cross functional departments and setting up forums to demand more for the customer

4. INTERACTIONS :

Internal Relations :

Business heads, cross-functional project teams, Digital Product Managers, Technology team representatives, and top Mgmt

External Relations : Vendor Partners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS :

Educational Qualifications :

Post-Graduation: Master of Design (or equivalent) - education qualification may be relaxed given demonstrated experience

Work Experience (relevant) :

5 years of design experience, with 2 additional years of team management.

Experience in BFSI sector, with established or new players, preferred

Certifications : Not necessary

Other skills :

Interpersonal :

- Ability to clearly communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions to teams and stakeholders

- Excellent written communication skills

Technology skills :

- Expertise in standard UX software is a must. HTML, CSS, Javascript skills are a plus

- Deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design