Product Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Junior Product Designer (UI/UX)

Company: 16VC

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Type: Contract / Full-time

Category: Product Design / UI/UX Design

Date Posted: July 27, 2026

Experience Level: 0-3 Years (Junior)

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Design intuitive and engaging user experiences for cutting-edge AI-native and SaaS products, focusing on user-centric design principles.

• Develop comprehensive user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize product concepts and functionalities.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and AI teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch.

• Conduct and participate in user research, usability testing, and customer feedback sessions to gather critical insights for design iteration and product improvement.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable design systems and reusable UI components to ensure consistency and efficiency across product offerings.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is specifically positioned for a Junior Product Designer, emphasizing hands-on experience in building AI-native and SaaS products from inception. The "Contract" employment type suggests potential for conversion to full-time or ongoing project-based work, offering flexibility. The focus on "zero to one" product development highlights a unique opportunity for early-career designers to have significant impact.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design user interfaces and interaction models for AI-driven applications and software-as-a-service platforms.

• Translate complex product requirements and user needs into clear, actionable design specifications.

• Create detailed user journey maps and information architecture to ensure seamless navigation and task completion.

• Build and maintain interactive prototypes using tools like Figma to effectively communicate design intent and facilitate user testing.

• Participate actively in agile development sprints, providing design support and incorporating feedback from engineering and product teams.

• Conduct competitive analysis and stay abreast of emerging trends in AI interaction design and modern UX patterns.

• Assist in defining and refining the visual identity and branding elements of the product suite.

• Support the optimization of existing product features based on user analytics, A/B testing results, and performance data.

• Contribute to the documentation of design decisions, style guides, and best practices for the product development team.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities clearly indicate a hands-on design role with a strong emphasis on user-centricity and collaboration. The inclusion of "emerging AI interactions and modern UX patterns" suggests a forward-thinking approach and an expectation for the designer to explore novel design solutions. The need to "build and maintain scalable design systems" points towards a focus on long-term product maintainability and brand consistency.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While no specific degree is mandated, a background in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field is beneficial. A strong portfolio demonstrating practical application of design principles will be prioritized.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in Product Design, UI/UX Design, or a closely related field. Internships, freelance projects, hackathons, and significant personal projects demonstrating design capabilities are highly valued.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD).

• Demonstrated understanding of core UX principles, interaction design, visual design, and information architecture.

• Ability to create detailed user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.

• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to design challenges.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for articulating design decisions. Preferred Skills:

• Experience with building and maintaining design systems.

• Familiarity with prototyping tools and techniques.

• Basic understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, React).

• Interest or experience in AI products, SaaS platforms, or startup environments.

• Experience with branding and visual identity development.

📝 Enhancement Note: The requirement for 0-3 years of experience, including internships and personal projects, signifies that 16VC is open to candidates with strong foundational skills and potential, rather than solely relying on extensive professional history. The emphasis on Figma is a critical technical requirement. The "Nice to Have" section indicates areas where candidates can further differentiate themselves, particularly the foundational knowledge of frontend development which aids in design-to-development handoffs.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• A curated portfolio that showcases a range of design projects, with a focus on web, mobile, or product design.

• For each project, clearly articulate the problem statement, your role, the design process followed, and the final outcome.

• Demonstrate proficiency in creating user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.

• Highlight projects involving AI-native or SaaS applications if available.

• Include case studies that illustrate problem-solving skills and design thinking. Process Documentation:

• Evidence of involvement in user research and usability testing, including how insights informed design iterations.

• Examples of how you've contributed to or worked with design systems and UI component libraries.

• Documentation of collaboration with engineering and product teams during the development lifecycle.

• Showcase of how you've iterated on designs based on user feedback, analytics, or experimentation.

📝 Enhancement Note: For a junior role, the portfolio is paramount. It serves as the primary evidence of a