Senior Product Designer

About the role

As a , you will play a crucial role in enhancing the user experience and visual appeal of our international fintech platform. Your responsibilities will include leading the entire product design process, from conducting user research and creating wireframes to developing high-fidelity mockups and prototypes. You will own and evolve our design system to ensure consistency and accessibility across multiple platforms. Additionally, you will mentor a small team of designers, fostering their growth and craft, while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Growth teams in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on design execution, with the goal of shaping the future of global banking for our users.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end product design process, including conducting user research, creating wireframes, designing high-fidelity mockups, and developing prototypes to validate concepts.
• Develop, maintain, and scale the design system to ensure visual consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across mobile and web platforms.
• Mentor and support a small team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth to foster a collaborative and high-performing design team.
• Collaborate deeply with Product leaders and Engineers to define user-centered features, ensuring seamless user flows and intuitive interfaces.
• Advocate for best practices in user experience by conducting user interviews, usability testing, and facilitating design critique sessions.
• Set and uphold design standards across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web, to ensure a cohesive user experience.
• Own high-impact design initiatives from initial concept through to final delivery, balancing strategic vision with practical execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align design solutions with technical feasibility and business goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging design methodologies, and new tools to continuously improve design quality and innovation.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, creativity, and user-centricity within the design team and broader organization.
• Participate in product planning sessions, providing design insights and ensuring user needs are prioritized throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the onboarding and integration of new team members, sharing best practices and design standards.
• Help define KPIs for design quality and user satisfaction, and monitor performance to inform iterative improvements.
• Communicate design concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Collaborate with developers during implementation to ensure design fidelity and quality.
• Assist in creating documentation and guidelines to support consistent design practices across the organization.
• Contribute to a positive, innovative work environment that encourages experimentation and continuous learning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in product design, ideally within consumer-facing platforms or fintech.
• Proven leadership experience in scaling design systems and mentoring junior designers.
• Mastery of design tools such as Figma, with a strong understanding of prototyping and responsive design principles.
• Solid UX fundamentals, with the ability to translate research insights into elegant, human-centered designs.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Growth, in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and high ownership environments, delivering high-quality work on time.
• Familiarity with mobile platforms, including iOS and Android design standards.
• Portfolio demonstrating a broad range of user-centered design projects.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Experience working in fast-paced, international environments with diverse teams.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of the importance of design systems and scalable UI components.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, methodologies, and industry trends.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in fintech or financial services platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations relevant to international banking.
• Experience working with global teams across different time zones and cultures.
• Knowledge of financial or banking regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with data-driven design and analytics to inform design decisions.
• Understanding of international banking or financial regulations to better tailor user experiences.
• Exposure to product management processes and agile methodologies.
• Ability to contribute to strategic product discussions beyond design.

Skills & tools

• Figma
• iOS and Android design standards
• UX research and usability testing
• Responsive and mobile-first design
• Design system development and maintenance
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Prototyping and interaction design
• Accessibility and inclusive design principles
• Communication and stakeholder management

Practical notes

• This is an on-site role based in Bangalore; candidates must be willing to work from the office.
• The role involves close collaboration with teams across different regions, so effective communication skills are essential.
• Aspora offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ESOPs aligned with the company's long-term vision.
• The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, and Global Founders Capital.
• Aspora has a team of over 150 employees spread across India, the UK, the UAE, EU, and the US.
• The company's mission is to build a borderless financial operating system for mobile and transparent money management.
• The role requires a proactive approach, with a focus on innovation, quality, and user impact.
• Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their design process and portfolio during interviews.
• The company values builders who question assumptions, ship quickly, and turn regulatory complexity into elegant solutions.
• The position is ideal for someone passionate about redefining global banking and creating impactful user experiences.