Lead Product Designer

Location: Bengaluru

Licious is seeking a  Lead Product Designer , who will drive the  design vision, quality, and execution  across key product areas  role will require partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Business teams to build experiences that balance  customer delight, operational efficiency, and business outcomes .

This role requires strong craft, systems thinking, and the ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Reporting to:
Head of Product Design

What makes the role meaty?

Design Leadership & Strategy
Own and drive the  design vision  across assigned product domains (Consumer, Retail, Supply Chain, or Internal Platforms)
Translate business and user needs into cohesive experience strategies and design principles
Advocate for user-centered design while balancing speed, scale, and business priorities
End-to-End Product Design
Lead design from  discovery to delivery : user research, flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI
Design intuitive experiences across  mobile apps, web, and internal tools
Ensure consistency, usability, and scalability across products
Systems & Quality
Contribute to and evolve Licious’  design system , ensuring high visual and interaction quality
Establish quality benchmarks and review designs to maintain a high bar across teams
Collaborate with engineers to ensure design intent is preserved in execution
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner deeply with Product Managers to shape problem statements, scope solutions, and define success metrics
Work closely with Engineering to deliver feasible, scalable designs
Collaborate with Research, Data, Marketing, and Operations teams to incorporate insights into design decisions
Mentorship & Team Enablement
Mentor and coach product designers, helping them grow in craft, thinking, and execution
Provide constructive design feedback and support career development
Contribute to building a strong design culture at Licious

We hope that you have..

Experience
7–10 years of experience in  product design (UX/UI)  with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role
Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design across consumer-facing and/or internal products
Experience working closely with product and engineering teams in agile environments
Skills & Craft
Strong UX thinking, visual design, and interaction design skills
Ability to simplify complex workflows into intuitive experiences
Comfort designing for scale, systems, and edge cases
Proficiency in modern design tools (Figma preferred)
Mindset & Collaboration
Strong communication and storytelling skills
Ability to influence without authority and navigate ambiguity
High ownership, bias for action, and attention to detail
Good to Have
Experience in  consumer brands, food tech, retail, or logistics-heavy businesses
Exposure to omnichannel or operational products (retail ops, supply chain, fulfillment)
Experience contributing to or owning design systems