Job Description

SUMMARY

As a UI/UX Designer, you will be the chief advocate for the users and beneficiaries of our products. You will work with cross-functional teams spanning product & program management, research, and engineering to develop new products and prototypes. You will also work closely with external partners/customers such as government agencies, nonprofits, and corporates.



Human-centric design is central to our approach and will be at the forefront of how we create effective, intuitive, impactful solutions for social good. Our users and beneficiaries come from a variety of geographies, cultures, and backgrounds and your work will shape the products and services we create for these diverse groups."

Location - Delhi

ABOUT US

- https://www.wadhwaniai.org/



Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.





We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.





In the Press:


Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI Influencers G20 India's Presidency: AI Healthcare, Agriculture, & Education Solutions Showcased Globally. Unlocking the potentials of AI in Public Health Wadhwani AI Takes an Impact-First Approach to Applying Artificial Intelligence - data.org Winner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022 Sole Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google Fellows





Cultures page of Wadhwani AI - https://www.wadhwaniai.org/culture/

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design user interfaces (UI) that are simple, accessible, and tailored to the needs of users from diverse geographies and socio-economic backgrounds. Conduct user research activities, including field studies, surveys, and interviews, with a focus on understanding how low-end users like Farmers, ASHAs, AWWs, and ANMs interact with applications. Collaborate with Engineers, Product & Project Managers, and Researchers to prioritize user experience challenges and solutions. Assist in creating and testing prototypes for intuitive user interfaces. Document and present research findings to diverse audiences. Explore and suggest innovative design techniques and tools to improve user experience.

REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of professional experience as a web/mobile designer. Formal education in interaction design (Bachelor's/Master's/Diploma) is a plus Experience designing products and interfaces for users from diverse backgrounds, (preferably including some experience with rural, underprivileged, or other vulnerable groups) Good eye for aesthetics: layout, grid systems, color theory and typography, visual hierarchy Attention to detail Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.