Create, maintain, and evolve Nykaa’s design system (UI components, patterns, color tokens, typography, spacing, and accessibility rules).
Establish atomic design principles for reusable components.
Collaborate with front-end engineers to translate Figma components into code libraries (React / Flutter).
Define interaction behaviors, micro-interactions, and motion principles for Nykaa interfaces.
Develop responsive layouts ensuring consistency across desktop, mobile, and app platforms.
Contribute to UI audits to identify inconsistencies and propose design updates.
Partner with Product Managers, Developers, and UX Researchers to ensure the design system meets product and business goals.
Communicate design decisions clearly through documentation, prototypes, and specifications.
Provide guidance to other product designers on using and contributing to the system.
Ensure all components comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
Conduct usability testing to validate design components for clarity and ease of use.
Optimize the design system for performance and inclusivity.
Maintain detailed documentation within Figma, Confluence, or Notion for design guidelines.
Implement governance processes for component versioning and contribution.
Monitor adoption and gather feedback from product teams to refine components.
Mentor junior designers on system usage and UI consistency.
Advocate for DesignOps efficiency and scalable design practices.
Represent the design system in product reviews and leadership meetings.
Upskilling Support: Sponsored courses on design systems, UX strategy, accessibility, and front-end design.
Access to Design Communities: (IxDA, UX India, Figma Config, Adobe MAX events).
Conferences & Workshops: Opportunity to attend or present at top global design events.
Learning Platforms: Free access to Coursera, Udemy, or DesignLab subscriptions.
Internal Knowledge Sessions: Design critiques, Figma masterclasses, and peer reviews.
Defined Career Path: Senior Designer → Design System Lead → Head of DesignOps / Product Design.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Exposure to engineering, marketing, and UX research teams.
Leadership Opportunities: Mentor junior designers and shape the company-wide design culture.
Influence on Brand Experience: Directly impact Nykaa’s digital ecosystem across Beauty, Fashion, and Luxe.
Nykaa Product Discounts: 40–50% off across Nykaa Beauty, Nykaa Fashion, and Kay Beauty.
Festival Gifts & Celebrations: Holi, Diwali, and Women’s Day hampers.
Modern Workspace: Creative zones, design labs, and ergonomic setups.
Team Retreats & Offsites: Annual design summits and creative workshops.
Design Excellence Awards: Recognition for exceptional design system innovation.
Spot Bonuses: For outstanding contributions or UI/UX improvements.
Internal Showcases: Opportunity to present work to product and leadership teams.
Collaborative, creative-first environment.
Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and design thinking.
Flat hierarchy with open access to leadership and design mentors.
Encourages experimentation, feedback, and innovation.