Head of Product Design

Designation : Head – Design & Product Innovation Location: Mumbai, India Department: Product About HDFC Securities HDFC Securities is one of India's leading financial services and stockbroking organisations, offering a comprehensive suite of investment products including equities, mutual funds, IPOs, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities, insurance, and wealth management solutions. As part of the HDFC Group, the company is committed to delivering secure, customer-centric, and technology-driven investment experiences to millions of investors across digital platforms. As customer expectations and technology continue to evolve, HDFC Securities is investing in creating intuitive, innovative, and differentiated digital experiences that redefine investing for the next generation of customers.

The Head – Design & Product Innovation will lead the Design and Product Innovation function at HDFC Securities, reporting directly to the Head of Digital Products.

is responsible for defining the organisation's design vision, driving customer-centric innovation, and building differentiated digital experiences across all products and platforms. The incumbent will lead multidisciplinary teams comprising UI Designers, UX Designers, UX Researchers, and Product Innovation professionals while working closely with Product, Engineering, Business, Data, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes.

● Define and drive the overall Design and Product Innovation strategy aligned with the organisation's business vision, while fostering a culture of customer-centricity, experimentation, and continuous innovation. ● Lead, mentor, and scale multidisciplinary teams comprising UI Designers, UX Designers, UX Researchers, and Product Innovation professionals, establishing best practices, design governance, and scalable design systems. ● Champion customer research, usability testing, analytics, and market insights to identify opportunities, validate ideas, and translate customer needs into intuitive, high-impact digital experiences. ● Drive innovation initiatives by identifying emerging technologies, market trends, and customer behaviours, leveraging AI, automation, personalisation, rapid prototyping, and experimentation to create differentiated products and experiences. ● Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Compliance, and senior leadership teams to influence strategic decisions, align priorities, and ensure successful execution of customer-centric initiatives that deliver measurable business value.