Manager - Graphic Design

Role overview

The Design Manager for Nykaa’s Web Com team will be responsible for guiding the visual and interaction design direction of the e-commerce platform. The role is centered on creating a smooth, engaging, and easy-to-use shopping journey while leading a design team and working closely with cross-functional partners.

Team leadership and management

• Guide and support a team of UI/UX designers, graphic designers, and other design professionals.
• Build a collaborative and imaginative team culture.
• Run regular team discussions, review work, and share helpful feedback.

Design strategy and execution

• Shape and roll out design plans that align with wider business goals.
• Make sure the team delivers polished, brand-consistent design solutions.
• Oversee wireframes, prototypes, user journeys, and high-fidelity mockups.

Collaboration and communication

• Partner with product managers, developers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure the design serves user needs and business objectives.
• Present concepts and design recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation of design choices, standards, and guidelines.

User experience and interface design

• Ensure the digital experience remains intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing across all touchpoints.
• Use usability testing and user feedback to improve and refine designs.
• Keep up with current design trends, tools, technologies, and best practices.

Project management

• Manage several design projects at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Distribute resources effectively and track project progress.
• Handle issues that come up during the design workflow.

Quality assurance

• Ensure all design output follows Nykaa’s brand standards and quality expectations.
• Carry out regular design audits and reviews.
• Keep design files, documentation, and assets organized for future use.

Qualifications and skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline is required; a master’s degree will be considered an advantage.
• 8–10 years of experience in design, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating web and mobile design work.
• Hands-on proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and prototyping tools such as InVision or Marvel.
• Strong command of user-centered design principles and practices.
• Solid planning, organization, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior exposure to beauty or fashion e-commerce is preferred.