Senior UI/UX Designer, Surat

Who We're Looking For Design is how we win projects at Huptech Web. So we are looking for a creative leader who can own the entire design department and make it our biggest strength. We need someone who: - Is a strong designer who can also lead a team of 6 members - Has 5-8 years of hands-on experience with a strong eCommerce portfolio (web and mobile)- Uses AI tools daily as part of their design workflow - Can build design systems and processes from scratch - Can teach, guide, and grow juniors into strong designers - Takes ownership of quality, deadlines, and team output What You Will Do - Lead a design team of 6 members (mix of fresher to 7 years experience)- Review every design before it goes to the PM, PC, or client - Build a proper design system and process for the department - Run daily standups and plan team workload around deadlines - Train the team on AI design tools like Figma AI, Stitch, Lovable, v0, Midjourney - Design yourself when the project needs top-level creativity or when the team needs a push- Join client calls when needed to present designs and understand requirements directly - Work with developers and marketing team to make sure designs are practical and business-ready - Stay updated with design trends and AI tools, and apply them in real projects Technical Skills You Should Have- Proficiency in Figma (auto layout, variants, components, design systems) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). XD or Sketch is a plus. - Deep understanding of eCommerce UX: PLP, PDP, cart, checkout, search, merchandising, and funnel optimization - Experience designing for Shopify (2.0 themes, sections, components) and/or WooCommerce- Basic understanding of how designs translate into development (HTML/CSS concepts; no coding required) - Strong grasp of responsive design, usability, and accessibility (WCAG guidelines) - Familiarity with GA4, heatmaps, session recordings, and CRO workflows - Experience with email flow and template design is a plus- Logo design, branding, and brand guideline creation - Animation and micro-interactions for modern web experiences - Ability to write clear UX microcopy (CTA labels, error states, onboarding tips) is a bonus - Heavy usage of AI tools for both design and graphics work Leadership and People Skills- Proven experience managing design teams or leading complex design projects - Ability to guide team leads while keeping oversight of the full design team - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others - Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities - Excellent communication and presentation skills- Experience with project management tools and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Portfolio is a Must Please share a portfolio with: - 2-3 detailed eCommerce or web design case studies - Your thought process behind the design, not just the final screens - Which AI tools did you use, and how- Results or client feedback, if possible We want to see how you think, not just what you have made.