We're looking for a Design Associate who thinks like a PM, speaks up when something doesn't work for the user, and can build a design system from scratch. You've got 4-6 years of design experience in product companies, you're just as comfortable prototyping with AI as sketching on a whiteboard, and you're genuinely curious about new tools - Claude Design, Rive, Spline, whatever dropped last week. If you like solving hard, ambiguous problems and shipping fast, this is your kind of team.

What you'll doGather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineersIllustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemapsCreate beautiful, functional UI designs that are easy and enjoyable to use.Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and lookCreate original graphic designs.Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholdersIdentify and troubleshoot UX problems, applying strong analytical thinking to diagnose root causesApply AI-assisted workflows and vibe coding to speed up design-to-build handoffDesign and maintain scalable design systems with reusable components, patterns, and standards to ensure consistency across productsPromote and educate teams on design guidelines and patterns,



helping evolve the existing design systemClearly communicate design ideas and decisions to key stakeholders through documentation, reviews, and presentationsExperience designing enterprise software is a plus

What you bring4–6 years of experience designing and delivering digital products from start to finish in cross-functional teamsDecent UI design skills, backed by a strong portfolio of design projectsSharp problem-solving ability and analytical thinkingExperience leading design initiatives and fostering a collaborative design cultureStrong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build alignment and consensusMust-have: hands-on experience with AI workflowsVibe coding is preferred.Comfortable using AI throughout the design process - from ideation and prototyping to research synthesis and documentation - to work faster and explore more possibilitiesStrong design judgment to evaluate, refine, and validate AI-generated outputsAbility to provide clear design context and instructions to help AI generate high-quality, consistent, and user-centered outcomesTeam spirit and solid communication skills to collaborate across stakeholdersGood time-management skillsBSc in Design, Computer Science or a related field

📌 Design Associate (Mumbai)
🏢 Silq
📍 Mumbai