Contract - Sr UX Designer (6 Months)

Contract - Sr UX Designer (6 months)

NEC Software Solutions (India) Private Limited! is based in Mumbai (Worli & Airoli) and Bangalore with an employee strength of 1300+. It is one of the foremost providers of end-to-end IT services across various sectors. We work with diverse industry verticals which include publishing, media, financial services, retail, healthcare and technology companies around the world. Our customers range from two-person startups to $bn listed companies.

We have more than 30 years of experience in providing end to end IT services across the globe and have earned a reputation for delighting our customers by consistently surpassing expectations and helping them deliver robust, market-ready software products that meet the highest standards of engineering and user experience. Supported by more than 1300 exceptionally talented manpower, we are a hub for offshore support and technology services.

Job Description

Contract role - 3 months

Requisites

Education:

MCA / Computer Engineering

Experience (years):

6 to 8 years

Industry / Technology background:

Location: Mumbai

Working Hours: Full Time

Pre-employment checks: Required

Role Summary:

The Senior UX Designer will be able to guide the lead user experience strategy and execution for complex digital products. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and researchers to translate user needs and business goals into intuitive, accessible, and impactful design solutions. This role combines hands-on design work with stakeholder collaboration and mentoring of junior designers.

Qualification Criteria/Work Experience

Essential:

Essential Technical Skills

Technologies Hands-on Experience (Years)

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar - 5+ years /Priority 1

Strong understanding of interaction design, usability principles, and information architecture -5+ years /Priority

Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs -5+ years /Priority 1

Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles -5+ years /Priority 1

Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences -5+ years /Priority 1

User-centric mindset -5+ years /Priority 1

Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities -5+ years /Priority 1

Collaboration and facilitation within cross-functional teams - 5+ years /Priority 1

Design Strategically

Forming and challenging user needs and requirements to ensure their user-centric

Desirable:

Technologies Hands-on Experience (Years)

Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for collaboration with front-end teams - 2+ years

Experience with user research methods (e.g., usability testing, journey mapping) - 2+ years

Familiarity with design systems (e.g., GOV.UK Design System, Material Design) -2+ years

Understanding of service design principles -2+ years

Workshop facilitation (e.g., Design Sprints, ideation sessions) -2+years

Strategic thinking and business acumen -2+years

Adaptability to changing priorities and ambiguity -2+years

Ability to advocate for design in a product-led organization - 2+ / Priority 2

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

· Lead UX efforts across one or more digital products or services

· Collaborate with stakeholders to define user journeys, flows, and design goals

· Conduct or support user research and translate insights into design actions

· Produce wireframes, prototypes, and detailed UI designs that align with design systems

· Review and iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing

· Support developers during implementation to ensure design quality

· Contribute to the evolution of design standards and best practices

· Mentor junior designers and support design team collaboration

· Challenge product requirements and stakeholders to ensure the most user-centric approach is taken