Kalo Tech Studio - UI/UX Lead/Designer

Role : UI/UX Lead / DesignerRole & Responsibilities : The UI/UX Lead / Designer will be responsible for designing intuitive, user-centric, and visually engaging digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The role involves leading end-to-end design processes, creating scalable design systems, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Figma, mobile-first design, accessibility standards, and AI-assisted design workflows.Technical Skills & Expertise : 1. UI/UX Design : - User Interface (UI) Design- User Experience (UX) Design- Mobile-First Design- Responsive Web Design- Progressive Web Apps (PWA)- Interaction Design- Information Architecture- Wireframing- User Flows- Visual Design2. Design Systems & Prototyping : - Figma (Mandatory)- Design Systems- Component Libraries- Auto Layout- Design Tokens- Interactive Prototyping- High-Fidelity Mockups- Low-Fidelity Wireframes3. User Research & Accessibility : - User Research- User Interviews- Persona Development- Journey Mapping- Usability Testing- Accessibility (WCAG)- Heuristic Evaluation- UX Analytics4. Collaboration & Design Tools : - FigJam- Miro- Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop- Illustrator- Adobe XD (Preferred)5. AI-Assisted Design : - AI Design Tools- AI-Assisted Prototyping- AI Image Generation- AI Productivity Tools- Prompt-Based Design Workflows6. Frontend Awareness : - HTML5- CSS3- Responsive Design Principles- Design Handoff- Developer Collaboration7. Leadership & Product Collaboration : - Design Leadership- Cross-functional Collaboration- Design Reviews- Stakeholder Management- Design Thinking- Agile/Scrum- Mentoring Junior DesignersPreferred Candidate Profile : 1. User Experience Strategy : - Design intuitive, engaging, and user-centric digital experiences across web and mobile platforms.- Drive UX strategy through user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions.- Develop user personas, customer journey maps, and interaction flows.- Ensure products meet business goals while delivering exceptional user experiences.2. UI Design & Design Systems : - Create modern, visually compelling user interfaces using Figma.- Develop and maintain scalable design systems, reusable components, and design libraries.- Design responsive layouts following mobile-first principles.- Produce wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.3. Prototyping & Collaboration : - Build interactive prototypes for concept validation and stakeholder presentations.- Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, QA teams, and Business Stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.- Facilitate design workshops using FigJam and Miro.- Ensure smooth design-to-development handoff with complete design specifications.4. Accessibility & Usability : - Design applications compliant with WCAG accessibility standards.- Conduct usability testing and continuously improve user experience based on feedback.- Ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across all digital products.- Advocate user-centered design principles across the organization.5. AI-Assisted Design & Innovation : - Utilize AI-powered design tools to improve design productivity and creativity.- Explore emerging trends in AI-assisted UX, design automation, and digital experiences.- Evaluate innovative design methodologies and implement best practices.- Drive continuous improvement in design workflows and processes.6. Leadership & Mentoring : - Lead design initiatives across multiple projects.- Mentor junior UI/UX designers and conduct design reviews.- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.- Present design concepts and recommendations to leadership and clients.Mandatory Skills : - 4-9 years of experience in UI/UX Design.- Expert proficiency in Figma, including Design Systems, Component Libraries, Auto Layout, and Interactive Prototyping.- Strong experience designing Mobile-First and Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).- Hands-on experience with WCAG Accessibility standards.- Strong understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.- Experience using FigJam, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite.- Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX projects, design thinking, and product design expertise.- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Nice to Have : - Experience with AI-assisted design tools and Generative AI workflows.- Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and frontend development principles.- Experience designing enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, or AI-driven applications.- Familiarity with Motion Design and Micro-interactions.- Experience working in Agile product development environments.- Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Communication, or a related field. (ref:hirist.tech) .