A&CD - UX Design Lead (Contract)

Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · UI/UX Design · Product Management · Software Engineering

In short

Alstom is seeking an A&CD - UX Design Lead for a contract role in Bangalore. The position involves leading UX strategy and design for digital products, managing end-to-end design activities, and mentoring UX/UI designers. A Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of experience are required.

Responsibilities

Lead UX strategy and execution for Alstom D&IS digital products and platforms.
Define user experience vision aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
Drive adoption of user-centered design methodologies across product teams.
Advocate UX best practices and influence product decisions through data-driven insights.
Lead end-to-end design activities from discovery to delivery.
Design intuitive workflows for diagnostics, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance applications.
Simplify complex operational and technical information into meaningful user experiences.
Develop user flows, interaction models, wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
Drive adoption and evolution of Alstom's Design System.
Establish reusable patterns, components, accessibility standards, and UX guidelines.
Ensure consistency and scalability across digital products.
Review designs and maintain quality standards throughout development.
Collaborate with UX Researchers to identify user needs and opportunities.
Participate in user interviews, usability testing, and workflow evaluations.
Translate research findings into actionable product improvements.
Use qualitative and quantitative insights to guide design decisions.
Mentor UX/UI Designers, UX Writers, and UX Researchers.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive design culture.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to align priorities and outcomes.
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Provide regular management updates and progress reporting.
Explore emerging technologies including AI-assisted workflows, predictive maintenance, and intelligent operational interfaces.
Support innovation initiatives and future mobility experiences across Alstom platforms.
Contribute to strategic design thinking activities and product visioning exercises.
Explore new avenues of rail mobility by developing proposals on User Experience / Passenger Experience Design on different Alstom platforms.
Collaborate with Senior Mentor & Team members to brainstorm and create innovative design solutions to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
Involve in Mobility design / CMF Design / trend research and provide insights for future physital solutions in larger ecosystem of Mass Mobility.
Engage in creating design presentations, visual content for UI / UX Assignments, design communication materials.
Contribute to an engaging, collaborative and a thriving studio culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interaction Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Design, Service Design, or equivalent.
8+ years of professional experience in UX, Product Design, Interaction Design, or Digital Product Development.
Proven experience designing complex enterprise applications and workflow-driven platforms.
Strong portfolio demonstrating UX strategy, systems thinking, interaction design, and measurable business impact.
Advanced proficiency in Figma, prototyping, and design system management.
Experience collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, QA, Data, and Business stakeholders.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Experience mentoring teams and driving UX excellence across organizations.
Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in enterprise software, SaaS, industrial systems, mobility, transportation, or manufacturing domains.
Experience leading multidisciplinary UX teams.
Strong understanding of Design Systems and scalable product ecosystems.
Familiarity with data visualization and analytics-driven interfaces.
Experience working in Agile product development environments.
Exposure to AI-enabled user experiences and digital transformation programs.
French language proficiency is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

Contractual Role (12-15 Months) - With greater possibility for long-term extension, based on performance evaluation.

Skills

UX ResearchFigmaAIUX DesignProduct DesignInteraction DesignUI DesignUX WritingUsability TestingWCAG

#UX Design#Product Development#Agile

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