Job Description

About SKF
SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.
SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.
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About Technology Development
The TD team for ISEA is focused on Customer Product development & Engineering, Innovation for the region, rollout of new technologies for the region, testing, Failure Investigation, scaleup from POC to series production, Portfolio Management etc.
TD Competencies

• Engineering & Research Centre
• Product Development & Engineering - This division brings out conceptual/detailed designs to support BOH/ETO activities based on customer specifications. Technology trends like digitization of workflows, e- Aviation, Sensorization, Product localization, Design automation, Agile, DFX and Model based designs, (MBDs) have increased the operational efficiency and application productivity. What our customer gain from this is efficient digital data exchange, traceability and flexibility in design changes, reduced carbon footprint and higher performance products.
• Testing: Group Testing Services is a trusted partner in design, process and supplier validation. The testing team ensures greater focus on customer requirements, quality and operational efficiency. This entails greater support for SKF's processes in a faster manner by applying global test standards, adapted to local customer specific requirements.
• Global Metallurgy & Chemistry Laboratory (GMC)
• Future Factory (Manufacturing 4.0) - Working on World class manufacturing - Lean, Green, Digital.
• Manufacturing Process & Development - We support factories in the areas of process development (Heat treatment), machine building, Advanced Manufacturing - HT simulations, Additive Manufacturing, Vision Inspection etc. We are working on building innovative solutions on machines (measurement/ assembly/ clean manufacturing) and focusing on Scaling technologies like 3D printing and Camera based Inspection system with automation.
• Connected Technologies- develop new products for connectivity and sustain it. We work on sensor technology and data integration. This help customer for predictive maintenance of their assets.

SKF Purpose Statement
Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.
By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead UX Designer
Reports To: Manager Shared Sevices & Bearing Digital
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Location: Bangalore
Role Purpose:
The Lead UX Designer is responsible for leading the UX design process across multiple projects and ensuring a consistent, high-quality user experience across our digital product portfolio. This role involves driving user research, developing design strategies, creating user-centered designs, and collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. The Lead UX Designer also mentors other UX designers and promotes UX best practices within the organization.
Key responsibilities and day to day tasks

• UX Strategy and Vision:

• Develop and champion the UX vision for our digital products, aligning it with overall business goals and user needs.
• Establish and maintain UX design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products, including alignment with the wider brand.
• Drive user-centered design thinking and methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.
• User Research and Insights:

• Plan, conduct, and analyze user research to gather insights into user behavior, needs, and pain points.
• Translate user research findings into actionable design recommendations and user stories.
• Advocate for user needs and ensure that user feedback is incorporated into the design process.
• Drive initiatives and discussions related to design with users and stakeholders.
• Interaction Design and Prototyping:

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces and interactions for web and mobile applications, demonstrating a strong understanding of UI design principles.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Utilize user testing to validate design decisions and iterate on designs based on user feedback.

• Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, developers, and other designers within a product team to define product requirements and design solutions.
• Lead and mentor other UX designers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality design deliverables.
• Facilitate design workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design ideas.
• Proven experience working within a product team as well as with other designers.
• Design System and Accessibility:

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and consumption of a design system to ensure consistency and efficiency in the design process.
• Ensure that designs are accessible to users with disabilities, adhering to accessibility guidelines and best practices.
• Promote awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles within the team.
• Agile and DevOps:

• Effectively manage design tasks and deliverables within an agile development environment, demonstrating a design thinking mindset.
• Experience using Azure DevOps or similar tools for project management and collaboration.
• Work with an Agile and Designer's mindset

Expected Outcomes:

• User-centered digital solutions that are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable to use, and aligned with the wider brand.
• Consistent and high-quality user experience across our digital product portfolio.
• Effective collaboration between design, product, and development teams.
• Increased user satisfaction and adoption of our digital products.
• A strong UX culture within the organization.

Relationships:

• Reports to the Product development Manager.
• Works closely with fellow UX designers, Product Owners and Product Managers to align design with product strategy.
• Collaborates with developers to ensure technical feasibility and implementation of designs.
• Mentors and guides other UX designers.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong portfolio showcasing UI design skills and user-centered design processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Figma for UI design and prototyping.
• Experience in conducting various types of user research.
• Experience working in an agile organization.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with a European company.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: B.E / B.Tech.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience.

About SKF
SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.