Product Designer

Are you passionate about creating and developing the visual and functional aspects of a product? If your answer is a resounding yes, then we are hunting for you. As a Product Designer at SmartQ, your primary goal will revolve around a combination of artistic, technical, and problem-solving skills. In addition, you will empathize with problems of people, understand business needs, and create solutions in line with the overall organizational strategy. We are a bunch of creative individuals in the design team, always eager to learn, experiment, and grow 2x faster than the rest. more than 20 products delivered to India and the overseas market since 2015, our growth trajectory is unmatched. If you are a dynamic, results-oriented designer whose concepts are closely aligned with business growth, armed with a proven track record in steering MNCs towards unprecedented success, we invite you to seize this opportunity to make a profound impact on our global presence. Do you possess all the aforementioned skills and wish to make a difference in the world of food and technology? Join us now! About SmartQ We are a leading B2B Food-Tech company built on 4 pillars-great people, great food, great experience, and greater good. Solving complex business problems with our heart and analysing possible solutions with our mind lie in our DNA. We are on the perpetual route of serving our clients wholeheartedly. Armed with the stability of an MNC and the agility of a start-up, we have spread across 17 countries, having collaborated and executed successfully with 600 clients. We have grown from strength to strength with a blend of exuberant youth and exceptional experience. Bengaluru being our headquarters is known as the innovation hub and we have grown up to be the global leader in the institutional food tech space. We were recently acquired by the world's largest foodservice company – Compass group which has an annual turnover of 20 billion USD. To know more about the 5 key pillars that surround our culture check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ page. You will be amazed to be a part of our growth story - https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartq-bottlelabs/life/cdc290f8-ff81-4e7f-9c96-37d842f936c4/? viewAsMember=true What you need to bring: 1. Impact with Design: Identify new opportunities, evaluate the market needs with User research Convert complex business problems into simple product features which engage users. Efficient Plan and manage all stages of the design process with multiple teams. Comfortably manage multiple projects simultaneously with the best turnaround time Work closely with product engineers and senior leadership team to suggest. Improvements for products design and product growth 2. Develop Agile Design Adapt & build the Brand Guidelines with design system in an efficient way Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing customer preferences Templatize the monotony and smartly prioritize the Value driven projects for the team. Develop techniques and processes which lead to effective prototypes, testing and QA (Quality Assurance)of design. Set transparent communication within the team, tech group and leaders to build the best product without any flaws. 3. Be Curious & Creative: Continuously improve the existing designs with growth and experimentation mindset Contribute creatively to complex problems with the help of other teams and leaders. Stay ahead in design thinking by actively learning and researching Develop the brand repository, which is an inspiration for design system, Layout, composition, graphics etc. The necessary prerequisites are: Proven experience (3-4 years) in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing. Minimum 3 years as a Product designer A bachelors or masters degree in related field Should be highly creative and have an impressive portfolio of design projects Proven experience on Adobe Suite- proficiency in Adobe xd, and sigma Good team player, who has effective communication skills to articulate and persuade various stakeholders Must have good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to seamlessly coordinate with external clients Great at managing time with multi-tasking ability, and excellent attention to detail. Passion for design; not satisfied with the status quo and always thinking of ways to improve. Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques. Dynamic, creative personality, effective at engaging and influencing a variety of audiences. Message from CEO: We've come to realize that we're not merely in the B2B Food service industry; we're in the business of 'Capturing Hearts.' We find ourselves in a unique position to turn ordinary, mundane corporate cafeterias into places of pure delight, where individuals can freely express themselves, find inspiration, and share happiness. Such a profound transformation opportunity is a rare gift, where the purpose of our enterprise transcends the ordinary. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in our mission to spread joy and happiness in a world weighed down by stress and pressure. Together, let's play our part in making this world a more beautiful place.