Senior Product Designer

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.

Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.

VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.

In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science, Engineering, Business, Social Sciences, Health Sciences and other advanced technologies.

Job overview

We are looking for an Senior Product Designer to build practical, reliable AI-powered and Digital transformation solutions for Higher Education.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Business stakeholders, Engineers, and AI teams, the Product Designer team transforms user needs and business goals into seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end UX/UI design process from problem definition, research, ideation, wireframes, user flows, to high-fidelity UI and handoff.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Business teams, Engineers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and translate them into user-centered solutions.
• Support user research and usability testing and analyze user behavior to identify pain points and opportunities
• Create user flows, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and interaction designs for web and mobile applications.
• Design visually consistent and scalable interfaces aligned with Design System standards.
• Participate in defining and maintaining design systems, reusable components, and design guidelines.
• Advocate for usability, accessibility, and best UX practices throughout product development.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to validate design decisions and continuously improve user experience.
• Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and AI-driven design approaches.

Qualifications:

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in UX/UI or Product Design with experience leading projects or mentoring designers.
• Experience designing complex digital products such as Super Apps/ Portal, LMS, SIS, others EdTech solutions, or large-scale platforms is a strong plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, information architecture, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Demonstrate a Vibe Coding mindset and the ability to effectively leverage AI-powered tools.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, FigJam, Lovable, Bolt or similar platforms.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces.
• Experience with Design Systems and component-based design.
• Familiarity with usability testing methods and research techniques.
• Understanding of responsive design and platform guidelines (iOS, Android, Web).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn ambiguous requirements into workable technical solutions.
• Comfortable working with Business stakeholders, Product Owner, Engineers, and AI teams.
• Graduates or engineers trained within Vingroup programs or VinUni alumni are highly encouraged.

What You Will Learn & Build

• AI-powered and Digital transformation capabilities that enhance teaching, learning, research, student experience, and university operations.
• Product decisions based on technical feasibility, user value, and measurable outcomes.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Build practical AI solutions for the digital transformation of Higher Education.
• Work on products that address real needs from students, educators, researchers, and university teams.
• Take ownership from solution design through production operation and continuous improvement.s
• Collaborate with experienced Product, Engineering, Data, and education-domain professionals.
• Develop expertise in AI application engineering, system design, and production AI.
• Access technical learning, knowledge-sharing, and long-term career-development opportunities.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation & benefits

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.