Director- Design Job in Upstox

Position: Director Design

Company: Upstox

Department: Design

Location:Mumbai

About Upstox

At Upstox, we're redefining the future of investing making it simple, powerful, and accessible to all. As one of India s fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by industry leaders like Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, we re on a mission to democratize wealth creation for every Indian. Whether it s a first-time investor or a seasoned trader, millions rely on us to navigate their financial journey.

If you re excited by high-growth environments, real impact, and bold innovation, Upstox is the place to be.

The Role: Director Design

As the Director of Design, you ll lead a multidisciplinary team of product designers and shape the long-term vision, strategy, and execution of design across Upstox s fintech products. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on delivering seamless, user-centric experiences that power millions of financial journeys.

You'll champion design not as an afterthought, but as an integral part of the product development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive end-to-end UX/UI design for critical fintech products across platforms
• Define and execute a long-term design strategy aligned with product and business goals
• Build, mentor, and guide a high-performing design team, while remaining hands-on when needed
• Own and evolve the design system to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency
• Translate user research, market trends, and analytics into impactful design solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, compliance, and business teams
• Regularly review design performance using KPIs, user feedback, and usability testing
• Foster a culture of design excellence, experimentation, and innovation

What We re Looking For

• 10+ years of professional design experience, with 3+ years in a leadership or lead designer role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design in consumer tech, fintech, or high-growth digital products
• Proficiency in modern design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, with deep understanding of design systems
• Solid grasp of user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design principles
• Ability to mentor, influence, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Experience in working within agile, fast-paced environments, balancing business goals and user needs
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field
• Awareness of industry-specific compliance, accessibility, and security standards

Why This Role is a Game-Changer

• Shape the financial experiences of millions in India s dynamic fintech ecosystem
• Collaborate directly with founders, product, engineering, and growth leaders on high-impact initiatives
• Influence company direction through design-led thinking and execution
• Build and nurture a world-class design culture in a growing organization
• Be part of a mission-driven company where design is central to trust, product success, and customer loyalty