Job Description

Published 2025-10-13

About Quest Alliance:

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we've been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.


Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners--especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.


We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.

Role Overview

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At Quest Alliance, we are reimagining how people learn by building digital platforms and blended learning solutions rooted in the everyday realities of learners and educators. We are looking for a

Product Designer

who is passionate about creating intuitive, impactful, and user-centered design solutions.



This role is for someone who thrives at the intersection of

creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration

--a designer who can translate user insights into elegant experiences, create scalable design systems, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life. If you're excited to design learning products that don't just look good but also create meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

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Partner with the user research team to deeply understand learners, educators, and program teams. Synthesize qualitative and quantitative research findings into actionable design opportunities. Translate user needs, pain points, and motivations into design requirements that guide product direction. Conceptualize and design innovative solutions for new features, products, and enhancements to existing platforms. Develop low-fidelity wireframes to map user flows and information architecture. Build interactive prototypes to validate design ideas and test usability. Deliver

high-fidelity mockups

that communicate final design vision and are ready for handoff to developers. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions with learners, educators, and other stakeholders. Analyze user feedback and testing results to refine design decisions. Implement a continuous feedback loop, ensuring that designs evolve to meet real user needs. Work closely with product managers to align design solutions with business goals and product strategy. Collaborate with engineers to ensure technical feasibility and smooth implementation of designs. Partner with business and program stakeholders to balance user needs with organizational priorities. Actively participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to integrate design into agile workflows. Contribute to the creation, evolution, and maintenance of Quest's design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products. Define and enforce UI/UX guidelines, accessibility standards, and design principles to maintain a unified brand and product experience. Ensure design deliverables are reusable, adaptable, and aligned with the long-term product vision. Craft visually engaging and intuitive interfaces that enhance usability and delight users. Apply design principles to create layouts, typography, iconography, and interaction patterns that elevate the user experience. Ensure every design aligns with Quest's brand identity while serving functional goals. Stay current with industry trends, design tools, and emerging UX/UI practices. Experiment with new techniques and technologies to push creative boundaries and improve design outcomes. Bring fresh ideas to the team that expand how we think about user experience in the education technology space. Document design decisions, processes, and guidelines for transparency and future reference. Share design learnings, best practices, and insights with cross-functional teams to foster a design-driven culture. Mentor peers and junior team members in design thinking and product design approaches.

Required Attributes :

We are seeking a designer who is both a

thinker and a maker

, capable of balancing creativity with practicality. The right candidate will bring:

Design expertise

in creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces across web and mobile platforms.

Proficiency in design tools

such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch, with experience creating clickable prototypes.

Strong portfolio

showcasing end-to-end design process, problem-solving skills, and impactful projects.

User-centered mindset

, with a strong understanding of UX/UI principles, usability, and interaction design patterns.

Analytical ability

to interpret user data and feedback to drive design decisions.

Problem-solving creativity

, able to think critically and explore multiple approaches to design challenges.

Attention to detail

, ensuring high-quality, pixel-perfect design outputs.

Excellent communication skills

to clearly articulate design ideas, collaborate effectively, and advocate for design in cross-functional discussions.

Time management skills

, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Design, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (preferred).

Experience:

2+ years of relevant experience in web/mobile product design, UI, UX, or interaction design.

Portfolio:

Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, problem-solving, and successful product design outcomes.

Salary:

The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 65,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate only if applicable)

Contact

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.



At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

Know About Quest

Website :https://www.questalliance.net/



Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com

About the Team and Culture

Everyday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace fun



Quest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music



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Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.



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