Senior UX Designer

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy, and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior UX Designer in Bengaluru and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

This role focuses on driving innovation and impact within our ShareFile product line. ShareFile provides organizations with secure and intuitive solutions to enhance client experiences, streamline document workflows, and improve collaboration. With a global presence of 90,000 customers and over 3 million licensed users, ShareFile is dedicated to transforming how people work by delivering tools that make their professional lives simpler, more efficient, and more rewarding.

In This Role You Will

• Independently own small- to medium-sized projects, including initial project planning, managing timelines, and communicating project status
• Create wireframes, concepts, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs to effectively communicate design solutions
• Run quick research experiments to validate assumptions and inform design decisions
• Communicate design work within the user experience team and with cross-functional teams
• Present designs in a clear, confident, and concise manner to diverse audiences
• Explain rationale for design decisions within a larger context
• Frequently seek diverse feedback, receive and weigh with a growth mindset, and integrate as appropriate
• Collaborate within the user experience team and with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with research and contribute to research strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and others to ensure design solutions meet business and user needs
• Provide solutions with strategic intention
• Understand business goals in regards to the product area
• Identify opportunities for research in your product area and surface those needs to leadership
• Introduce new, forward-thinking ideas and solutions in order to push our product experiences
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in user-centered design
• Understand how research and design fit into the broader product development process
• Advocate for the user when working with team members across functional areas; Provide coaching and mentorship on how to apply design thinking and human-centered design principles
• Assist junior designers by providing guidance and feedback on design work
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and best practices
  
  

• 5+ years of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, including experience in:
• User-centered design methods and techniques (e.g., user research and testing, data analysis, customer journey maps, etc.)
• Designing software applications for multiple platforms (e.g., web, mobile, desktop)
• Working and collaborating in Agile development environments using management and issue tracking software (e.g., Jira)
• Bachelors degree in visual design, interaction design, human factors, human-computer interaction, or equivalent professional experience
• Solid portfolio showcasing product design experience and process
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of web technologies and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React); experience with front-end coding a plus
• Proficient in creating low- to high-fidelity wireframes, designs concepts, and prototypes using industry tools such as Figma and Adobe CreativeCloud
• Strong understanding of design thinking, user-centered design, problem solving, and design systems
• Passion for design, users, and collaboration with designers and cross-functional team members
  

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
  
  

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement 
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans
• Health Club Reimbursement