UX Design Lead

UI/UX Designer
Job Description

Who we are

Verona is an authenticated matchmaking community designed exclusively for the modern global Indian. Were on a mission to foster fulfilling partnerships that last lifetimes. In a country where dating app disillusionment abounds Verona makes the matchmaking process delightfuland effective.

Verona was founded by two serial entrepreneurs Mr. Poshak Agrawal and Mr. Rahul Subramaniam and backed by some of the biggest names in global technology such as Mr. Michael Novogratz (exFortress Investment Group CEO of Galaxy Group Investments) & Mr. Rishi Jaitly (exTwitter CEO for Asia Middle East and Africa).

Security and Science make the basis of Verona where before matchmaking there will be Fintechgrade authentication to ensure fraud detection. Through a deep appreciation for the science of compatibility with Verona we will be using AI for matchmaking based on an individuals core & shared values.

The 3 Ss of Verona Standards Security and Science

Role Brief:

As Veronas UI/UX Design Lead you will drive the design vision and strategy for our premium matchmaking platform ensuring a seamless usercentric experience. From user research to final prototypes youll lead the design process endtoend collaborating closely with product development and marketing teams. This role is integral to shaping Veronas brand identity and creating intuitive visually engaging interfaces that elevate the user journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Strategy & Vision

• Define and drive a cohesive UI/UX vision aligned with Veronas brand focusing on creating a premium and accessible user experience.
• Lead design thinking sessions and collaborative workshops with crossfunctional teams to generate innovative ideas identify pain points and enhance user journeys.
• Develop a clear design strategy that addresses business goals while prioritizing user needs ensuring alignment with Veronas overall product roadmap.
• Establish and enforce design guidelines including typography color schemes and interactive elements to maintain brand consistency across all interfaces.

1. UI/UX Design &

• Create wireframes user flows and highfidelity prototypes that offer intuitive navigation and a smooth user experience from onboarding to advanced features.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive design system establishing reusable components UI patterns and design libraries to streamline development and ensure a consistent experience across platforms.
• Continuously refine designs based on feedback and data insights ensuring high usability and aesthetic quality.
• Oversee the visual quality of all UI elements and interactions making adjustments to layouts animations and microinteractions to enhance engagement and retention.

1. User Research & Insights

• Plan and conduct indepth user research including interviews surveys and observational studies to gain insights into user needs behaviors and pain points.
• Conduct usability testing for new designs and prototypes to identify friction points interpret user feedback and make informed design decisions.
• Use data analytics heatmaps and user feedback tools to track user engagement and retention translating insights into actionable design improvements.
• Regularly present research findings and design rationale to stakeholders building a shared understanding of user needs and design decisions.

1. Crossfunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers to align on feature priorities user stories and design requirements that support business objectives and deliver value to users.
• Collaborate with developers throughout the design and implementation stages ensuring design specifications are accurately translated into the final product.
• Partner with the marketing and content teams to align on visual storytelling and messaging that resonates with Veronas target audience and enhances the brand experience.
• Act as the main design liaison facilitating communication between design product and tech teams and addressing any roadblocks to ensure smooth project delivery.

1. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior designers providing feedback setting goals and promoting best practices in usercentered design.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation constructive critique and knowledge sharing within the design team.
• Lead regular design reviews offering constructive feedback and coaching to refine design outputs and support skill development among team members.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends tools and UX best practices inspiring the team to continuously evolve and improve.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 34 years in UI/UX design with experience leading projects or a team.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools like Figma Sketch and Adobe XD; strong grasp of design systems responsive design and accessibility standards.
• Portfolio: A portfolio that showcases usercentered design problemsolving and visually impactful projects.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication collaboration and project management skills; detailoriented with a userfirst approach to problemsolving.

Why Verona

Join a rapidly growing missiondriven team that is redefining the matchmaking experience for modern Indians. At Verona you will have the opportunity to impact millions of lives by building meaningful and longlasting relationships. If you are excited about using data product innovation and growth tactics to scale a cuttingedge platform we want to hear from you!

As a candidate we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so its important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space. To know more reach out to
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Location : Gurugram

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