Job Description

The Upstox Story:Upstox is one of India\'s leading Fin-Tech companies with a mission to simplify trading & investing to make it easily accessible to the masses. We aim to enable everyone, from new investors to seasoned traders, to invest across multiple categories with our state-of-the-art trade & investment platform and commission-free pricing. We offer numerous asset categories to invest in, like Stocks, IPOs, Mutual Funds, and more.Upstox, co-founded by Ravi Kumar, Kavitha Subramanian, and Shrini Viswanath, is India\'s leading wealth-tech platform, empowering 1.3+ crore customers to achieve their financial goals. Backed by Ratan Tata, our mission is to enable every Indian to invest right, trade right, and build wealth offer simplified trading and investing through our mobile app and desktop platforms, catering to various user preferences with two distinct modes:- Upstox Pro: Aimed at active traders, offering advanced trading features in Equities, Futures, Options, Currencies, and Commodities.- Upstox for Investors: Designed for beginners, providing easy access to Stocks, Mutual Funds, IPOs, Gold, and Fixed Income products (T-Bills, G-Secs, SDLs, Fixed Deposits, NCDs), alongside Insurance and journey began with a focus on trading excellence in Equities and Futures & Options (F&O) trading. In 2023, we expanded our offerings, introducing a mode solely for investors and a revamped Mutual Fund product. Today, we have evolved into a comprehensive wealth platform, offering a wide range of products and services to help our customers achieve their financial goals.Our mission is simple - to break down the complexities of investing and make it more effortless, accessible, affordable, and easy for the masses to adopt. This key principle when infused with intuitive design and leading-edge technology will help us empower every Indian to take control of their investments.Here is what you need to know about this role:Job Title: Sr. Product Designer (Full-time)Location: Mumbai/BangaloreJob description summary:You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of Upstox\'s website, and will be responsible for designing the responsive layout, visual elements, and usability across the same.You will partner closely with product managers, UX researchers, marketing, news and content teams to translate requirements into intuitive and engaging experiences and interfaces through high-fidelity prototypes and frontend designs.Collaborating closely with UX designers, UI Designers, and developers, you\'ll also be instrumental in building a scalable design system.Align design with goals: You will make informed design decisions that meet both user needs and business, marketing, and content objectives.Iterate and refine: You will partner closely with product managers, UX researchers, marketing, news and content teams to translate requirements into concept sketches, wireframes, and prototypes for iterative design, incorporating feedback throughout the process.Contribute to the UI across the website: You will design and execute UI elements, guaranteeing a consistent and user-centric experience across all platforms.Bridge the gap: You will translate UX concepts and wireframes into frontend-ready designs.Partner with developers: You will provide detailed design specifications and ensure design consistency is implemented.Collaborate effectively: You will partner with UX designers, UI Designers, and developers to craft compelling user experiences, maintaining a consistent brand and user experience.Design System Champion: You will contribute to and build a scalable and flexible design system to support future product growth.Meet your team:You will work closely with the Design team on a day-to-day basis.Your way to impact:Be self-driven / quick starterHave an ownership mindsetAggressively drive and deliver resultsIn your day-to-day role you will:As a Sr. Product Designer (UX/UI), you will be the first representative of the Product Design function. Your expertise in visual design and illustration will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity and enhancing the user experience of our mobile and web products. You will collaborate closely with UI Designers, UX Designers, UX Motion Designers, and UX Writers, and will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our users enjoy a visually appealing, delightful, and intuitive experience.Please note: As part of the Product Design department, you will contribute primarily to the products\' user experience, with Brand or Marketing design requirements rarely coming your way.What do you need to bring?Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in HCI, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, though not a hard requisiteAt least 5-7 years of product design experience, with a portfolio showcasing the sameDeep understanding of branding, visual design, UX, and digital marketing.Excellent UI and visual design skills with a user-centric approach, and are passionate about branding, storytelling, and crafting engaging contentProficient in Figma and Adobe Creative SuiteYou demonstrate the ability to manage projects autonomously, collaborate effectively, and embrace feedbackUp-to-date with latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.Strong organisational, analytical, and technical skills.Adept with working with an Agile methodology and data-informed product development experience (A plus!)Exceptional communication and presentation skills, adept at explaining design to stakeholders and engineers.Entrepreneurial spirit and strong diplomatic skills to collaborate across teams without formal authorityThrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment (We\'re not kidding about this part)Bonus Points:You have experience designing for financial apps or complex data visualisationsYou can code basic HTML/CSS or at least understand development constraintsYou are passionate about the stock market and financial literacyIf you fit the above description, we would love to connect with you! APPLY NOW!Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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