Lead Product Designer

Summary

Join Hike and become part of the Hike Gaming Universe team! This role requires 5+ years of experience designing customer-facing apps, demonstrating strong UI/UX fundamentals, systems thinking, and interaction design skills. You will partner with the Design Head to drive design excellence, own strategic design outputs, and build user-first interfaces. The position demands a high-agency mindset, excellent communication, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. A data-informed mindset and curiosity about emerging technologies are also essential. Hike offers tremendous benefits and perks; details can be found at work.hike.in.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing customer-facing apps with strong fundamentals across UI/UX, systems thinking, and interaction design
• Strong creative sensibility with a portfolio that reflects original thinking, emotional resonance, and end-to-end product craft
• High-agency mindset with a proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to launch, navigating ambiguity with speed and clarity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills — able to simplify complexity and present design vision effectively
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact product experiences
• Data-informed mindset with experience building products that balance business goals and user needs
• Curious about emerging tech (AI, Web3) and experimental with tools, workflows, and design trends

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Head to drive impact and raise the bar on design excellence
• Own strategic and tactical design outputs aligned with business goals
• Use interactive design thinking to build user-first interfaces that evolve with user needs
• Apply deep expertise in visual and UX design across the entire product lifecycle
• Contribute to and evolve our design system for consistency and optimal experience
• Continuously explore how AI/automation can enhance productivity and design outcomes
• Experiment with new design tools and workflows (including AI) to accelerate speed, quality, and creativity
• Work with Business, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver delightful user experiences
• Manage stakeholder expectations by applying the right UX tools and methods
• Be an active part of a collaborative, growth-oriented design team
• Present vision clearly, align cross-functional teams, and influence decisions through design clarity