397 Design Director jobs in Bengaluru

Title: Leader, User Experience Design

Location: Bengaluru, India

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We are seeking an experienced leader to lead the end-to-end user experience strategy, design execution, and team development for our products. This role combines hands-on design expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that every interaction across our products is intuitive, consistent, and user focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global UX design team, guiding designers through ideation, prototyping, and delivery of high-quality user experiences.
• Define and implement UX strategies aligned with product and business goals.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to translate requirements into seamless user journeys.
• Drive user research, usability testing, and design validation to ensure decisions are data-driven and user-centered.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and UX standards across platforms.
• Mentor and coach UX designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging UX trends, tools, and best practices to keep the organization at the forefront of design innovation.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer in all product decisions.

Experience Required

• 14+ years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in a UX leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design thinking and execution across multiple digital platforms (web, mobile, etc.).
• Proficiency in tools like Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and usability principles.
• Proven experience managing and scaling UX teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in HCI, Interaction Design, Product Design, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Key responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to:

• Work in partnership with Art Directors and Copywriters to execute brand strategies.
• Understand the brief and establish the visual tone, character, and messaging for effective campaigns.
• Represent senior creative management at agency and client meetings, when required.
• Participate in presentations to the client. Be responsible for building the agency’s creative reputation.
• Liaise with other members of the graphic design team to maximize creativity and excellence in performance and delivery.
• Prepare reports on a monthly/quarterly basis to check the development progressions of the projects.

A little bit about you…

• Group Creative Partner - Design While each job description is customized for the open role and functional requirements, our preferred network framework to use looks like this:
• Role:
• Group Creative Partner Reporting line: Executive Creative Director
• Graduate /post-graduate with minimum 6+ years of working experience as a graphic designer. Strategic and creative thinking. An eye for detail.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and related software packages.

About the Company

Livspace is Asiaʼs largest and fastest-growing omnichannel home interiors and renovation platform. Using its proprietary technology, Livspace provides a one-stop renovation solution for homeowners—from design to managed last mile fulfillment for all rooms in a home. The platform has organized a fragmented industry, bringing together designers, brands, manufacturers, and contractors to enable an eCommerce-like trusted, and predictable experience.

About the Role

As a Principal Designer, you should be talented and experienced to inspire and lead the creative efforts for a high end interior design vertical in Livspace for that region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design process from conception to completion, ensuring the delivery of exceptional design work that meets and exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of design proposals, presentations, and project documentation and lead design presentations to the customers.
• Oversee the design process from conception to completion.
• Work closely with fulfillment team to ensure right interpretation and implementation of the locked design.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional design work that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
• Manage the design projects month-on-month.
• Drive Customer experience & Relationship Management.
• Ensure output on design Net Promoter Survey (Customer rating).
• Develop and implement design strategies that enhance the studio’s brand and reputation for excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, products, and technologies to maintain the firm's competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Strong background in interior design.
• Excellent leadership skills to oversee the firm's day-to-day operations.
• Min 7-10 Years of experience.
• Experience in handling high value projects.(Min 30-50Lakh project Values)

Required Skills

• Creativity and design thinking.
• Operational strength to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards set by the company.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing multiple high value projects simultaneously.

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The Role

We’re looking for a Head of Design to own and drive our design vision. You’ll lead product and visual design, shaping experiences that are simple, intuitive, and loved by millions.

What You’ll Do

• Define and scale the design vision across the Truemeds universe.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of designers.
• Build seamless, conversion-driven user experiences across web and app.
• Strengthen and evolve our brand identity across all customer touchpoints.
• Create and maintain scalable design systems.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering and business teams to deliver fast, high-impact outcomes.
• Use insights, research, and data to iterate and improve continuously.

What We’re Looking For

• 8-12 years of design experience, with at least 3-4 years leading teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing strength can drive the conversion funnel.
• Experience in high-growth consumer tech/e-commerce environments.
• Great leadership and storytelling skills to align teams and stakeholders.
• Bias for action, experimentation and shipping at speed.

Lead Product Designer (Consumer)

Location: Bengaluru

Company: Licious

About Us

At Licious , we are reimagining how consumers experience fresh meat and seafood, delivering unmatched quality and convenience through our platform. Our consumer app is at the heart of this journey, offering a seamless, engaging, and visually delightful experience. We are now seeking a Lead Product Designer with a passion for consumer-centric design and deep expertise in crafting mobile experiences to elevate our app’s user experience, drive engagement, and set new industry benchmarks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design Leadership & Strategy: Lead the end-to-end design of major product initiatives for the Licious app, serving as the primary owner of multiple design charters. You will drive the product’s design direction, raise the bar for design quality, and ensure every feature delivers a delightful and intuitive user experience. This includes championing emotional design and maintaining a consistent design language across the app.
• User-Centered Experience Design: Craft intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing interfaces for our consumer app, ensuring seamless navigation and delightful interactions. Focus on designs that cater to diverse user behaviors and needs, optimizing for usability, accessibility, and emotional appeal. Incorporate gamified elements and innovative interaction patterns where appropriate to boost user engagement and loyalty.
• User Research & Insights: Conduct thorough user research – from surveys and interviews to analyzing usage analytics – to deeply understand consumer behavior, pain points, and preferences. Leverage these insights to inform design decisions and continuously improve app usability and engagement. You’ll adopt a user-centered design approach, rapidly prototyping and iterating based on feedback and data.
• Prototyping & Visual Design: Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes (primarily using Figma) that bring ideas to life. Ensure a high level of visual polish and creativity in your designs, aligning with Licious’s brand identity and resonating with our target audience. You’ll also contribute to and refine our design system to maintain visual consistency and efficiency in the design process.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements and technical constraints into user-friendly designs. Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions (often with senior leadership) to provide design input from the customer’s point of view. You’ll ensure design and development are aligned, and adapt quickly to changing scopes or business priorities.
• Usability Testing & Iteration: Plan and conduct usability tests to validate design concepts with real users. Identify areas of improvement through testing and feedback. Iterate on your designs diligently, using both qualitative feedback and quantitative data to refine the user experience. Your goal is to ensure we deliver a best-in-class app experience that is continually optimized for our customers.
• Mentorship & Team Development: As a design leader, mentor and coach junior designers on the team. Provide guidance on design best practices, foster framework thinking (grounded in research and data), and help others grow their skillsets. You will inspire and motivate the design team, cultivating a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay at the forefront of design and technology trends, especially in the mobile quick commerce and e-commerce space. Bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches (e.G., personalization, micro-interactions, motion design) to the table. You’ll explore opportunities to integrate cutting-edge tools (even AI-driven design tools) and gamification techniques to give our user experience a competitive edge.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Experience: 6+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design, with a strong focus on consumer-facing digital products (especially mobile apps). You have a proven track record as a top-performing individual contributor, and ideally experience in a B2C technology startup or fast-paced digital product company . Experience in quick commerce or e-commerce domains is a significant plus, as is familiarity with designing for gamified or highly engaging apps.
• Design Expertise: Mastery of modern design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma (wireframing, visual design, prototyping). You possess exceptional visual design sensibility with keen attention to detail in typography, color, and layout. You’re a “bar raiser” in design craft and design thinking – pushing for innovation while upholding high standards of aesthetics and usability in every project.
• Consumer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of consumer behaviors and psychology. You excel at designing experiences that resonate emotionally and functionally with users. You consistently advocate for the user’s perspective and use empathy to inform design choices, ensuring the product solves real user needs in delightful ways.
• Research & Data-Driven Approach: Hands-on experience conducting user research and usability testing. You know how to gather actionable insights and interpret data (qualitative and quantitative) to drive design decisions. Your ability to translate complex user feedback and product analytics into impactful design improvements sets you apart.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to translate complex business and user requirements into simple, elegant design solutions. You think strategically about product and design – not just how it looks, but how it works and how it meets business goals. When faced with design challenges, you can innovate within constraints and find solutions that improve key metrics like user engagement, conversion, and retention.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and storytelling skills – able to clearly articulate design rationale and decisions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You are a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, welcomes feedback, and can build consensus around user-centered design solutions. Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments is highly valued, as is the ability to adapt and pivot as needed.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated leadership qualities, whether through leading design projects or mentoring team members in prior roles. You can guide junior designers, provide constructive feedback, and elevate the overall output of the design team. You take initiative, own your projects, and inspire others with your passion and expertise.
• Understanding of Mobile/App Ecosystem: Strong knowledge of designing for native mobile platforms (iOS/Android) including platform-specific guidelines and best practices. You understand responsive design and how to create cohesive experiences across devices. Familiarity with app development processes and constraints is a plus, ensuring your designs are not only beautiful but also technically feasible and optimized for performance.

Why Join Licious?

• Impact at Scale
• Innovative, Consumer-Centric Culture
• Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Fast-Paced Collaborative Environment

A leading hygiene & wellness brand based in Bangalore is looking out for Art Directors.

Experience - 7+ Years

Salary - Upto 18 LPA

The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and project teams to understand client objectives and project design
• Develop and present creative projects that support agreed upon goals and strategy
• Create cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 7+ years' of digital and print design or advertising experience
• Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.)
• Breadth of style and design capability

Standard Title - Director, Platform Design

Role - Design Director, Platform

Location - Bangalore

About Us

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos.

Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally.

Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses:

• Circles.Life: A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles' SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity.
• Circles Aspire: A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide.
• Jetpac: Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year.

Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers.

About the Role

We are looking for a
Design Director
to lead our platform design team at Circles. This leader will oversee a team of ~10 talented product designers across two key charters:

• Operator-facing
  B2B platform UI/UX
  , enabling telco operators to run their digital brands.
• Customer-facing
  B2C app and web UI/UX
  , delivering rich digital experiences to millions of users globally.

This role is pivotal in shaping Circles.X's design culture, strategic direction, and delivery excellence as we scale our SaaS product globally. You will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, research, and marketing stakeholders to build world-class, user-centric products that are both delightful and performant.

Key Responsibilities
1. Design Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute a design strategy that aligns with our Circles.X platform vision and growth objectives.
• Champion human-centered design principles and elevate design as a critical lever in product development and differentiation.
• Establish, grow, and maintain a
  global design system
  that promotes reusability and consistency across markets.

2. Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and coach team members through career development.
• Shape the team structure and workflows to scale with business growth.

3. Design Execution & Product Collaboration

• Translate complex business requirements into elegant and scalable experiences for both B2B and B2C audiences.
• Oversee the end-to-end user journey across multiple product areas—from initial concept to final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Data teams to shape problem statements, explore solutions, and measure success.

4. Design Operations

• Establish operational frameworks, rituals, and tools to improve design efficiency, quality, and alignment across teams.
• Partner with product ops and engineering leaders to embed design seamlessly into product planning and delivery cadences.
• Lead design QA processes and reviews to ensure consistently high standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 14+ years of product design experience, including at least 4 years in a 
  people management
  or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in
  both B2B and B2C product design
  across web and mobile platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic design leadership and ability to simplify complex systems into intuitive experiences.
• Experience in building and scaling design systems, and driving cross-functional collaboration across large organizations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to influence at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a
  SaaS platform or enterprise technology
  context.
• Passion for design operations and improving team velocity, feedback loops, and documentation.
• Experience leading design in a
  fast-paced, high-growth
  environment with distributed teams.
• A track record of shaping design culture and contributing to broader organizational growth beyond product scope.

Circles is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, disability or age.

To all recruitment agencies: Circles will only acknowledge resumes shared by recruitment agencies if selected in our preferred supplier partnership program.

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Circles, employees or any other company location. Circles will not be held accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes not uploaded via our ATS.

Job Role: Design Manager

Location: Bengaluru

Work Type: Full time

Responsibilities – Fit-Out Design Manager

1. Design Leadership Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept through to completion for multiple fit-out projects.
• Interpret client briefs to create innovative, functional, and brand-consistent designs .
• Develop and implement design standards, guidelines, and templates for consistency across projects.

1. Project Coordination

• Act as the primary design liaison between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate design deliverables with MEP, structural, AV/IT, acoustics, and lighting consultants .
• Ensure design solutions are practical, buildable, and aligned with project budgets and schedules .

1. Technical Oversight

• Oversee preparation of detailed working drawings, specifications, and tender documents .
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, prototypes, and mock-ups .
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, accessibility norms, fire safety, and quality standards .

1. Team Management s Mentorship

• Manage and mentor architects, interior designers, CAD/BIM technicians , and 3D visualisers.
• Allocate workloads, track progress, and provide constructive feedback to the design team.

1. Site Support s Quality Assurance

• Conduct site inspections to ensure the built work matches the approved design intent.
• Resolve design-related challenges during construction in coordination with the project management team.

1. Budget s Value Engineering

• Work with the costing and estimation team to ensure designs are aligned with budget constraints.
• Propose value engineering solutions without compromising aesthetics or functionality.

1. Innovation s Sustainability

• Keep up-to-date with emerging materials, technology, and workplace trends . Promote sustainable design practices and selection of eco-friendly materials.

1. Qualification – Architecture Degree

Experience – 8-10 years

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Interior Designer to lead the design and execution of commercial and residential projects. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional spaces that reflect our brand’s aesthetic and meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conceptual Design Leadership

• Lead the conceptualization of interior design projects, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market relevance.
• Collaborate with design leadership to define and maintain project aesthetics tailored to location, program, and client needs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design standards handbook across various categories.
• Ensure innovative, sustainable, and functional design solutions.
• Translate client briefs into compelling design concepts that balance aesthetics and usability.
• Present design proposals to internal teams, clients, and senior stakeholders.

2. Project Coordination

• Liaise with external consultants throughout the design lifecycle.
• Maintain quality control across design elements, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines.
• Facilitate seamless transition from concept to execution in collaboration with project management teams.

3. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, architects, and visualizers.
• Assign tasks, manage timelines, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Create and implement a design playbook that defines brand aesthetics and typologies.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, and vendors.
• Conduct stakeholder presentations to review progress and incorporate feedback.
• Provide regular updates on project milestones and ensure stakeholder alignment.

5. Design Documentation

• Oversee the creation of concept designs, detailed drawings, mood boards, and visual presentations.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with execution requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet documentation standards and timelines.

6. Aesthetic Development

• Ensure design aesthetics meet brand expectations and industry standards.
• Refine concepts to enhance visual appeal while maintaining functionality.

7. Material Selection

• Research and select materials that meet performance and aesthetic goals.
• Partner with suppliers to source sustainable and innovative materials.

8. Architectural Collaboration

• Work closely with architects to integrate structural elements into cohesive designs.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings to align architectural and design objectives.

9. Landscape Coordination

• Collaborate with landscape architects to design outdoor spaces that complement interiors.

Ensure landscape plans enhance user experience and align with overall project goals.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification from recognized design institutions (e.G., CIDQ, NCIDQ, LEED accreditation) is a plus.
• 10-14 years of experience in interior design, with a strong portfolio of both commercial and residential projects.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing end-to-end design processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate client requirements into innovative and functional design solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Strong expertise in interior design principles, space planning, and material selection. Proficient in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite) and documentation standards.

Excellent leadership, communication, and project coordination skills. Creative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics and detail.