UIX Designer

The Company

Egon Zehnder (www.egonzehnder.com) is trusted advisor to many of the world’s most respected organizations and a leading Executive Search firm, with more than 550 consultants and 63 offices in 36 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. The firm is a private partnership which allows us to operate independent of any outside interests. As a result of this unique culture, Egon Zehnder has the highest professional staff retention rate for a global firm in our profession. We have a blue chip client base across all industries and operate at the Board and senior management level.

Knowledge Centre India (KCI)

Established in January 2005, KCI in Gurgaon, works in close collaboration with the Global offices of Egon Zehnder. There are 5 teams that make up KCI: Research, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT.

The Global Visual Solutions Team

The Global Visual Solutions team was started in 2011 to provide professional formatting and presentation finalization capability in the Firm.

Currently, the team has 29 members working across 3 shifts to provide 24/5 coverage to offices worldwide. The team supports consultants, researchers, practice leaders, and partners by providing support across business documents, marketing, and digital communication assets.

The team works on document conversion, brand adherence, and provide design solutions across various medium and platforms. The team provides brand and template adherence support across all internal and external communication. Additionally, the team works with the global community to create innovative videos, thought papers, newsletters, merchandise and many other custom supports.

The position

UIX Designer

As a UI/UX Designer in the Global Visual Solutions team, you will play a key role in helping business stakeholders understand their users better and lead in crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling digital as well as physical experiences. The projects can range from redesigning enterprise applications, website interfaces, workflow management systems and communication design and strategies for various internal and external initiatives. You will collaborate closely with designers, developers, and business stakeholders to design user interfaces and experiences for websites, web applications, and digital communications.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for design, a user-first mindset, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The UIX Designer will report to the Art Director at Creatives, Visual Solutions Team at KCI

Shift Timings- 3PM-12AM

Design & Development

• Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback, and usability metrics.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms.
• Translate brand guidelines into cohesive digital experiences across platforms.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Create inclusive user experience for digital customer touchpoints like mobile apps, web portals, conversational interfaces, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards (e.g: WCAG 2.2 AA)

User Experience & Research

• Assist in conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create user journey maps and storyboards to visualize user interactions.
• Identify and address usability issues, ensuring accessibility and responsiveness.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including content strategists, developers, and business managers.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Participate in design reviews and iterate based on feedback.

Process & Innovation

• Contribute to the development and refinement of design systems and UI guidelines.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices.
• Bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to enhance user engagement and experience.

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design, web design, or graphic design (internships and freelance work count!).
• Basic knowledge of accessibility (AX) standards and inclusive design principles
• Fluent in English with strong communication and storytelling skills
• Skilled in crafting digital user experiences across web and mobile platforms
• Experience with accessible design systems and UI design (visual & graphic)
• Familiar with user experience and interaction design methodologies
• Capable of facilitating design thinking workshops and customer-centric sessions
• Understanding of agile product development and cross-functional collaboration
• Advocates for user-centric and accessibility-focused design throughout projects
• Able to visualize and communicate design strategies effectively
• Passionate about emerging UX trends and innovative technologies
• Driven by curiosity, empathy, and a desire to create meaningful digital experiences
• Comfortable navigating complex challenges within large organizations
• Adaptable team player with a collaborative mindset and a growth-oriented attitude

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experiences.
• Exposure to accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of design trends.
• Having and being fluent on graphic design will have advantages.

Benefits which make us unique

At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!

Benefits Highlights:

5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment

Work directly with the senior management team

Reward and Recognition

Employee friendly policies

Personal development and training

Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

Potential Growth for you!

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your Manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations

Highlights: If you are looking to work in a team that would cater to your creative needs this is the best place to work.

Egon Zehnder aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion, or remuneration.

Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.