Director - Design

Job Title: Director- Design

Company: Upstox

Department: Design

About Upstox : At Upstox, we’re building the future of investing — simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of India’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys.We're not just moving fast — we’re moving with purpose. If you thrive in a high-energy, high-impact environment, you're in the right place.

The Role: Director- Design

As a design Director, you will be setting the vision, process, direction and own design execution for a multidisciplinary team of Product Designers. In this role, you will be thinking big to focus on the long-term strategy and plan for the product. You will make sure that the design function is well integrated within the product development process and is not an afterthought. What

You’ll Own

Lead end-to-end UX/UI design for key fintech products, ensuring intuitive and visually engaging experiences.

Guide a team of designers to deliver high-quality output while being hands-on with design execution.

Manage and evolve the design system for consistency and efficiency across platforms.

Translate user research, product goals, and business strategy into user-centric design solutions.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, compliance, and other stakeholders.

Regularly evaluate design performance using KPIs and user feedback, iterating to improve impact.

Who You Are

8–10 years of design experience with 3+ years in a leadership or design lead role.

Strong portfolio showcasing impactful work in consumer tech, fintech, or high-growth products.

Proficient in tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and familiar with design systems.A balance of creative vision and practical execution — you understand users, business, and brand.

Excellent at communication, mentoring, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.

Excellent understanding of design principles, user-centred design methodologies, and industry-specific compliance and security standards.

Why This Role Rocks

Opportunity to shape experiences for millions of users in India’s rapidly evolving fintech space.Work closely with founders, product, growth, and engineering on impactful projects.Influence product and business direction through design-led thinking.Build and mentor a high-performing design culture in a growing team.Join a purpose-driven company where design is central to user trust and success.

Ready to Drive Impact at Scale?

We’re looking for someone who wants more than a job — someone who wants to build, lead, and shape the future. If that’s you, apply now at careers@upstox.com, and let’s talk. (Send in your CV and detailed portfolio, and we will get back to you).