Designer, UI​/UX Design, Digital Media & Production

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team.

With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.

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Business Function:

CPO
- Design
- Designers

Reports to:

Siriki Vardhan - UX Manager

Location:

Hyderabad, Telangana | Hybrid

Type:

Full-time

Role Purpose

We are looking for exceptional Unicorn Designers - rare hybrids who excel in UX, UI, interaction design, prototyping, and visual craft. You should be able to move effortlessly from problem framing to polished interfaces, blending logic with creativity. You must also have strong understanding of accessibility and WCAG standards, ensuring every design is inclusive, compliant, and usable for all users. This role is perfect for someone who is a self‑initiator, handles ambiguity with clarity, and influences the team through both thinking and craft..

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

What you will be responsible for and what you will do

End-to-End Product Design

• Own UX across complex, multi-step workflows — research understanding, flows, wireframes, UI, and prototypes.
• Convert ambiguous requirements into structured, intuitive solutions
• Design seamlessly for both mobile and web with responsive logic.

Visual & Interaction Craft

• Deliver pixel-perfect UI with strong hierarchy, spacing, grid systems, and visual detailing
• Craft purposeful micro‑interactions and micro‑animations that improve clarity and delight
• Maintain consistency with the design system while pushing visual quality forward

Accessibility & Inclusiveness

• Ensure all designs align with WCAG accessibility standards.
• Apply accessible color contrast, touch targets, semantic structure, keyboard navigation, and clear affordances
• Advocate inclusive design thinking during reviews and discussions

Prototyping & Experimentation

• Build high‑fidelity prototypes showcasing complex interactions and behaviors.
• Run quick validation cycles to refine decisions based on feedback.

Strategic Thinking & Collaboration

• Understand business goals, user needs, and engineering constraints to make balanced decisions.
• Communicate concepts clearly to PMs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Translate complex ideas into simple, digestible visual representations.

Self‑Initiation & Mentorship

• Proactively identify UX and UI issues and propose improvements.
• Mentor junior designers on craft, interaction thinking, accessibility, and structured reasoning.
• Raise the quality bar across the design team.

Demonstrated skills, competencies, and required experiences

• Bachelor’s /master’s degree in design, HCI, Human Factors Engineering, Product design Communication design, Behavioral Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in UX/UI or Product Design with a strong hybrid portfolio.
• Strong expertise in UX flows, IA, visual…