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Product Design
Posted 634 days ago
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Product Designer (SAAS Product Designer)
Experience: 1-3y
Remote Mode of Work
Budget: 6 LPA
Skills:
B2B SAAS Product, Web Based Dashboard design, UI/UX Design, Design Aesthetics.
Role Overview:
As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in designing our SaaS platform’s dashboard. We are looking for an experienced and creative Product Designer to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering the optimal user experience across our product portfolio of cyber security SaaS. This is a high visibility role and has a large contribution to the overall success of the product and customer satisfaction.
The role requires deep collaboration with the leadership, product, technology, customer success and sales teams. You’ll report to the CTO.
RequirementsRequirements
· 1+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, preferably for a B2B or consumer SaaS product.
· Design experience with Figma (required), Storybook (good to have).
· Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a design-related discipline like Interaction, Graphics, or Interface Design.
· A digital portfolio that displays stunning conceptual and creative thinking skills, as well as a solid knowledge of typography, color theory, UI design, and layout principles.
· Track record of building products from scratch and taking complete ownership of design output.
· Take pride in whatever work you do. Feel a sense of pride in building things that are clearly valued by the customer. Aim for pixel perfection.
· Believes deeply in data driven decision making and experimentation.
· Understand that what is right is way more important than who is right Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a multidisciplinary team.
· Passionate about building great products that the person can be proud of Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
· Ideal candidate should be a self-starter, able to handle ambiguity and establish new processes independently.
BenefitsBenefits
· Adrenalin rush of being a part of a growing company.
· Fully remote & agile working environment.
· A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, and influence product design decisions.
· Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise cloud security business.
· Opportunity to engage and collaborate with.
· Annual trips to beaches or mountains.
· Open and supportive culture.
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Product Design Manager
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Meta is seeking a Product Design Manager to lead a team of designers in creating exceptional experiences that meet the needs of our users. As a key member of our leadership team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the strategy, operations, and communications that guide the team in building high-quality products.In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing teams to ensure our products and features are valuable, easy to use, and of the highest level of craft and execution. You will work closely with your counterparts in product, engineering, data science, UX research, content design, and other disciplines to build great products that address real user needs.To succeed in this role, you will need to utilize your full range of people management skills, product strategy, product design, interaction design, and visual design skills. You should have experience in product design leadership, communication, and people management, as well as a passion for creating innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users.
**Required Skills:**
Product Design Manager Responsibilities:
1. Build and manage a talented team of product designers and leaders that consistently delivers on projects and is well-balanced across a range of design skill sets
2. Responsible for overall team performance and health, resource allocation, project prioritization, and building an environment of high quality design
3. Lead the user experience of our products in partnership with product managers, engineers, UX researchers and content designers
4. Be a key contributor to the organization's strategic direction
5. Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into useful and valuable products for our users
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Experience in Product Design
7. Design leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance and leadership
8. Experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, content, data science and user research teams
9. Experience leading product direction and strategic thinking with the experience developing product goals, identify opportunities, and make decisions based on the impact to people and the company
10. Experience representing work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succinctly articulating goals and strategy
11. Experience building and shipping applications or software across a variety of platforms
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
12. Experience in working in a multi geographic team set up
13. Experience in enterprise-level products
14. Experience managing support for multiple product teams at one time
15. Experience with delivering 0-1 products from concept stages to launch
16. Experience working on large scale, complex, ambiguous projects across multiple teams
**Industry:** Internet
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Manager, Product Design
Posted 1 day ago
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**What you get to do in this role:**
+ Directly manage, mentor and develop 3-5 designers
+ Drive the UX vision and execution of a platform that produces a product line to revolutionize workplace productivity and analytics solutions for some of the largest companies in the world
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, user research, engineering and content from strategic definition, planning, architecture, through tactical execution of the product roadmaps
+ Distill complex problems into clear goals and requirements for the design and research team
+ Understand the company's Design Systems, encourage their application, and contribute to their further development and maintenance.
+ Drive the growth of user-centric, collaborative culture across the Business Unit
+ Evangelize design strategy and product vision across the global, distributed design teams
+ Assist in conducting user needs assessment, task analysis and develop user profiles; identify key tasks for user research, competitive analysis and user testing, develop usability plans.
+ Develop high level task flow content and then use storyboards and other design documents to communicate concepts and vision to others.
+ Lead your team through rapid iterations of theoretical task scenarios, navigation map, flow, and state-transition diagrams to document design decisions.
+ Oversee your team's work: detailed mockups and prototypes and behavior specifications.
+ Oversee UI layouts including controls, labels and graphical elements for software on both mobile and desktop platforms with an eye towards experience unification.
+ Participate in documentation development process such as user experience specifications, testing and evaluation.
+ Work closely with product management in UX ideation and innovation.
+ Travel up to 20% of the year
**To be successful in this role you have:**
+ Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
+ Minimum 3 years of experience managing people and/or leading design teams
+ Minimum 14+ years of experience in UX Design and/or Interaction Design field
+ Passion to grow and mentor people
+ Strong skills in Information Architecture
+ A portfolio of work samples representing your work and approach
+ Expertise in one or more of the following enterprise product spaces: IT Security Management, IT Operations Management, Security Operations, HR Service Delivery, Customer Service Management (CSM), or Finance & Legal
+ Expert with Sketch, Invision, Photoshop, or other design tools
+ Ability to do rapid prototyping in Axure, Keynote, Framer, Principle or similar tools
+ Ability to understand and distill complex problems into clean solutions
+ Must have strong written and verbal English communication skills
+ Must have excellent teamwork, communication, and technical problem-solving skills to contribute within a multi-functional and multi-disciplined team
+ Obsessed with the relentless pursuit of UX perfection working inside an iterative and agile development environment
+ Must be able to work with minimal supervision in a fluid, fast-paced and truly agile environment
+ Expected to demonstrate a high level of initiative, good sense of humor, and a "make it work" ethos
+ Experience in creating content and/or designing with compliance to WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA guidelines is a plus
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of web design technologies (HTML, CSS)
+ Experience working in an agile or incremental manner
+ Experience working with tools such as ServiceNow, Miro, or Abstract
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**
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Product Design Intern
Posted 2 days ago
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Location: Guindy, Chennai
Type: Full-time Internship, (Work from Office)
Duration: 3–6 months
Start Date: Immediate
Stipend: Competitive
What You’ll Do
- Design and prototype enclosures, mounts, and structural components for drones and related hardware.
- Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and basic CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) operations in your design process.
- Develop 3D models and detailed part drawings using softwares like Solidworks, Creo, CATIA V5.
- Collaborate on aesthetic + functional design of drone elements, storage cases, launch setups, charging stations, etc.
- Support rapid prototyping using 3D printing / CNC / laser cutting workflows.
- Conduct basic design validation through field testing and iteration.
- Document designs, changes, and contribute to internal knowledge systems.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Product Design / Industrial Design / Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Design certification is mandatory.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software and interest in physical product development.
- Passion for building real things – hands-on, iterative, prototype-driven mindset.
- Bonus: Knowledge of drones, robotics, electronics, or lighting tech.
- Bonus: Experience with rendering, animation , or creating visually compelling product visuals.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills – you’ll work directly with tech and creative teams.
What You’ll Get
- A chance to design next-gen drone hardware for real-world live shows.
- Hands-on exposure to hardware-software integration in an exciting domain.
- Startup learning curve – direct mentorship + fast execution cycles.
- Opportunity to convert to a full-time Product Designer / Mechanical Designer role.
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Dean - Product Design
Posted 11 days ago
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Academic Dean for Product design (industrial design) to join our team at Chitkara Design School, Chitkara University. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial design and possess exceptional leadership skills to oversee the academic department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement academic programs for Product design (industrial design) that align with the school's mission and vision.
- Supervise and support faculty members in their teaching practices, research projects, and professional development
- Conduct regular evaluations of program curriculum to ensure it meets industry standards and stays relevant.
- Collaborate with other departments within the design school and beyond school to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students
- Oversee student recruitment efforts, working closely with the Career advancement service team.
- Plan department budget and resources effectively for discussion and approvals.
- Bring industry experts for various academes engagements like teaching, master class, conferences/symposiums, design festivals etc. Hence the candidate should have a strong industry network.
- Well versed with UGC, NAAC and other processes and documentations.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in industrial design.
- Total 15+ years of experience with minimum of 5 years experience in an academic leadership role within a design school setting
- Strong understanding of current trends and developments in the field of industrial design
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with faculty, staff, students, industry professionals, and other stakeholders.
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Product Design Engineer
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Job Description
Kmedika Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a medical device engineering startup is looking for an Engineer with hands on Engineering design and development experience. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of medical devices. Must be proficient using Solidworks (advanced). Location: Hyderabad
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Generate concepts and mechanical designs for Orthopedic implants and surgical instrumentation.
- Create complex 3D models and manufacturing drawings per best engineering design practices.
- Perform engineering analyses - including tolerance stacks, FEA structural analysis and FMEA.
- Assist in the development of verification and validation protocols, tests and reports.
- Ensures the device meets technical requirements (function, performance, safety)
- Creates presentations and drawings to communicate and document solutions, design rationale, and recommendations.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or master's in mechanical engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in product design, product development or R&D environment (medical device industry a plus)
- Strong working knowledge of engineering principles
- Proficient at Solid Works with advanced modeling skills and ability to work with complex models, and assemblies. Strongly prefer CSWE or CSWP certification.
- Strong experience using and interpreting GD&T, drafting standards per ASME 14.5 Y
- Strong analytical reasoning with an ability to influence key decisions based on technical judgment.
- Demonstrated utilization of Design for Manufacture/Assembly and Design for Test methodologies
- Ideally, able to conduct FEA of structural performance.
- Excellent communicator with documentation writing skills; clear and concise using objective evidence and language.
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to present technical material.
- Reliable, organized, and consistently delivering to a high standard.
- Great attitude, self-driven, and willing to learn and adapt to project challenges and user requirements.
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Global Design Expert for Leadership & People Development
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**The Position**
This opportunity is within the People and Culture organization. Roche's People & Culture organization contains six chapters, one of which is People & Organizational Growth. The P&OG Chapter enables dynamic organizations, leaders who unlock possibilities, and self authoring growth for all. We do this by focusing on organization design and development, leadership development, people development and diversity and inclusion. P&OG is organized in three Areas of Practice.
**The Opportunity:**
The Global Design & Curation Area of Practice provides expertise and collaboration to design & curate cutting-edge, high impact and sustainable learning experiences for all customer segments at Roche, supporting the agile ways of working and learning and supporting Roche's 2030 Ambitions. The position of Global Design for Leadership & People Development is part of the Global Design & Curation Area of Practice.
As a **Global Design for Leadership & People Development** , you will:
**Create design leadership and people development solutions from a global perspective, supporting the company's 10-year ambitions, strategic directions, and business needs. Ensure these solutions are sensitive to cultural and regional differences, providing an excellent customer learning and development experience**
**Translate business strategies and needs into innovative learning & development experiences such as capability development programs and events for leaders and employees at all levels, people practices and performance practices including the appropriate integration of technology, systems & tools for supporting self-authoring growth.**
**Seek opportunities for innovation, inspiration and value creation and sense needs and future trends while being open to experimenting and following agile ways of working and new ways of learning and development**
**Lead design & curation initiatives for multiple expertise areas, e.g. agility and leadership for high performing organization, and making them accessible for a broad audience and direct to various learning and development experiences**
**Act as thought leader in the areas of leadership and people development, staying updated on market trends and being competent in key models and frameworks.**
**Following the design thinking approach including needs / gaps analysis, content & testing** **design,** **methodologies** **&** **technologies** **decision** **and** **metrics** **definition** **from** **and** **with** **an** **end-to end perspective**
**Ensure success measurement, knowledge and solution sharing and connect it with appropriate supporting tools, e.g. internal and external learning platforms, content sharing tools**
**Connect and build internal relationships with relevant Areas of Practice, Communities and** **other** **Chapters** **as** **well** **as** **various** **customers** **and** **stakeholders** **in** **the** **business**
**Coach and mentor other experts and P&OG colleagues as required to continuously build capability in the chapter**
**Who** **You** **Are:**
**Global** **Design** **for** **Leadership** **&** **People** **Development**
**Bachelor's Degree in focus business area such as Human Resources, Project Management or equivalent**
**5 years of project management experience in a global** **environment**
**3 years experience in Human Resources/Learning Services** **delivery**
**Global** **Design** **Expert** **for** **Leadership** **&** **People** **Development**
**10 years plus** **experience**
**Master's** **degree**
**Preferred** **Requirements** :
**Strong** **global** **experience** **working** **across** **different** **business,** **geographic** **and** **cultural environments**
**Broad expertise and experience in developing leadership and people development strategies including DE&I aspects**
**Deep** **knowledge** **and** **broad** **experience** **as** **design** **lead** **for** **development** **experiences(virtual and classroom), processes, events, curating and directing complex content for various customer segments and various stakeholder management experiences, especially with regards to the global senior leadership audience**
**Experience with agile and technology-enabled learning and development solutions, demonstrated experience in working in and leading agile and design thinking teams**
**Digital savviness and expertise in learning & development technologies and digital product development & collaboration platforms**
**Proven project and senior stakeholder management skills in a complex and matrix environment, advanced negotiation and influencing skills and decision making** **competencies**
**Strategic and system thinking skills and experience in translating strategies into learning and development experiences**
**Proven communication skills, fluent English language skills, other languages a** **plus**
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
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Engineer - Mechanical Product Design
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Engineer - Mechanical Product Design provides an opportunity to work on product components and assembly design projects. Engineer will be responsible for executing product design and development activities of Flow Control Instruments mounting solutions. Product design activities to achieve management and financial goals of the Strategic Business Units. This position will be reporting to Technical Lead - Product Design.
**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**
+ Create detailed 3D CAD models of mechanical components and assemblies for Instruments mounting solution using tools like SolidWorks.
+ Ensure designs meet functional, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
+ Generate accurate 2D drawings with GD&T, tolerances, and material specifications for manufacturing and quality control.
+ Maintain drawing revisions and ensure documentation is up to date and aligned with project milestones.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support prototype development, including 3D printing, machining, and assembly.
+ Incorporate feedback from prototype testing into design iterations.
+ Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Oracle.
+ Ensure proper part numbering, version control, and data integrity.
+ Participate in design reviews, quality checks of deliverables.
+ Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of components.
+ Ensure mechanical designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASME) and internal design guidelines and standards.
+ Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and improved manufacturability.
+ Stay updated with the latest CAD tools, design practices, and relevant materials.
**WHO YOU ARE**
You take initiatives and don't wait for instructions and proactively seek opportunities to contribute. You adapt quickly to new situations and apply knowledge effectively. Clearly convey ideas and actively listen to others to complete assigned tasks as planned. You drive to achieve the organizational goals and keep the willingness to accomplish beyond the goals. You are good in competencies like customer focus, communications skills, collaboration etc. Good as an individual as well as a team contributor.
**For This Role, You Will Need:**
+ Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering
+ Minimum 3+ years of experience in design and development of Mechanical Product design of Instrument mounting solutions used in Industry applications.
+ Sound knowledge of Industry equipment, Instruments, Global Standards
+ Sound knowledge of CAD and PDM software (SolidWorks preferred)
+ Good understanding of Mechanical Component Design and Development (Casting/Molding/Sheetmetal)
+ Understanding GD&T, international standards like ISO, ASME, ANSI would be an added advantage.
+ Proficient in MS office tools.
+ Better understanding of Materials and selection based on application requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:**
+ Expertise in SolidWorks.
+ Expertise in creating manufacturing drawings.
+ Knowledge of GD&T and understanding of Tolerance stack-up.
+ Experienced in mechanical component design.
+ Problem solving and result oriented skills.
**Our Culture & Commitment to You**
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
**Requisition ID** :
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Senior Manager, Product Design
Posted 1 day ago
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Join us to transform the way the world works.
LinkedIn's vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our global Product Design team advances this vision through quality, inclusive design. We're passionate about designing an equal, fair, and accessible platform that's modern, engaging, and responsible.
This role will be based in Bangalore, India.
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.
Our products help professionals all over the world stay connected, informed, and productive. The LinkedIn ecosystem is about more than just job hunting. We create and support active communities and enterprise products around sales, marketing, learning, and recruiting.
Join us in an influential leadership role where you'll drive Marketing Solutions, Business Platform and Talent Solutions charters led from India. As the leader of this team, you'll work closely with the Product and Engineering leaders to craft and sustain compelling offerings that positions LinkedIn as a trusted partner to our customers for their marketing and talent needs, while ensuring the ease of doing business with LinkedIn. If you are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for a world-class design team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why lead a Product Design team at LinkedIn?
+ Get the resources you need to hire, grow, and retain top design talent
+ Develop deep understanding of a dynamic, complex product ecosystem
+ We're committed to compassionate, empathetic leadership
+ We value inclusivity and trust, the foundations of a well-supported team
You'll shape the future of the business in collaboration with product and engineering partners, and design teams across the organization. Come lead a diverse, empowered team, designing for the world's workforce.
Learn more about our design community at design.linkedin.com
#LinkedInDesign
Responsibilities:
+ Define, direct, and oversee the creative direction of our suite of products with an incredible sense of craft and attention to detail
+ Proactively seek opportunities to drive marketplace growth and integrate with other LinkedIn business solutions
+ Effectively communicate ideas, design rationale and specifics of the design approach
+ Create holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user needs
+ Manage, coach, and provide directed feedback to support people in their growth and the delivery of quality experiences
Application Requirements:
+ To be considered for this position, you must include your portfolio, website or other samples of work.
Basic Qualifications:
+ BA/BS degree in graphic design, design communication, human-computer interaction, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Minimum of 6+ years of experience managing and directing creative projects
+ Experience directing and guiding a team through a complete lifecycle of several launched projects
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strong experience in delivering/managing large-scale projects independently; Projects are forward-thinking and shape the future of the business;
+ Demonstrated ability to drive strategy and vision for respective projects and teams
+ Strong ability to deliver design solutions for unstructured problems that have many dependencies
+ Embraces ambiguity and can transform it into effective, actionable plans
+ Strong ability to develop a team to become the next generation of key contributors within the design team - promoting sharing work openly and welcoming feedback
+ Identifies cross-team dependencies
+ Have managed and led portfolio of products
+ Have led AI product design initiatives
+ Brings multiple design teams together to drive broader alignment
Suggested Skills:
+ Product Thinking
+ System and Platform Thinking
+ Visual and Interaction Design
+ Storytelling
+ Leadership
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Sr.InteriorTrim Engineer (Product Design)
Posted 7 days ago
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