Leena Jacob

Head of Design

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 19 years of experience in UX and design leadership.
  • Expert in fostering high-performing design teams.
  • Proven track record in e-commerce and fintech industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned UX leader in Fintech and E-commerce with a strong focus on design strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ux StrategyDesign LeadershipCreative Direction

Other Skills

People ManagementCoachingDesign ThinkingE-commerceInformation ArchitectureStrategic VisionLeadershipWritten CommunicationGraphic DesignDigital IllustrationWeb DesignDigital MarketingUser InterfaceUser-centered DesignWireframes

About

With over 19 years of experience across the fintech, e-commerce and media industries, I have developed strong expertise in creative direction and user experience strategy. I am passionate and deeply committed to forming and nurturing high-performing teams with a focus on grooming the next generation of design leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Experience

Target

Director UX

Nov 2025Present · 4 mos

  • Leading a team of UX designers to deliver guest-centric, world-class digital experiences for Target.
  • Responsible for driving the strategic vision, design thinking, and operational excellence for initiatives across platforms.
  • Manage and coach a high-performing team, setting clear performance objectives and fostering a culture of innovation balanced with speed and an experimental mindset.
UX StrategyCreative DirectionPeople ManagementCoachingDesign ThinkingDesign Leadership

Meesho

VP of Design

Oct 2023Oct 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Led a dynamic team of 45+ product and visual designers to create user-centric experiences for diverse audiences.
  • Shape the design vision and direction for all consumer, seller and logistics vertical initiatives by driving data-informed UX strategies that enhance business growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration with the product, design and tech teams, resulting in impactful solutions.
Design LeadershipE-commerceInformation ArchitectureUX StrategyPeople ManagementCoaching+1

Google

UX Lead & Manager, Google Pay

Jan 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Led the Google Pay Consumer UX team with a focus on designing and optimize the user experience of the app's core UPI and payment flows, financial products & services.
LeadershipDesign ThinkingWritten CommunicationDesign LeadershipUX StrategyCreative Direction

Intuit

2 roles

Principal Product Designer

Promoted

Aug 2018Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Spearheaded the design strategy for QuickBooks Desktop, leading a cross functional team of 15+ designers and content writers; ensured alignment on key strategic initiatives.
LeadershipDesign ThinkingWritten CommunicationDesign LeadershipCreative Direction

Senior Product Designer

Sep 2016Aug 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Designed the end-user experience for QuickBooks Enterprise and mobile platforms for customers with advanced inventory & warehouse management requirements. Built and optimized customer experiences using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and interface design through task flows, wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes.
Written CommunicationCreative Direction

Inmobi

Lead UX Designer

Sep 2015Aug 2016 · 11 mos

  • Defined the direction, vision, and methodology to create fun and enriching mobile ad experiences for users. Worked closely with the larger UX design team, product management, engineering and business leaders. Designed end-to-end solutions and product enhancements based on user research and data. Contributed to the entire product life cycle from concept through planning to development
LeadershipDesign ThinkingWritten CommunicationDesign LeadershipCreative Direction

Flipkart.com

Senior UX Designer

Feb 2011Aug 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

  • Collaborated with product managers and engineers to develop product requirements and create compelling user-focused experiences. Developed visual systems with an understanding of the brand's attributes and interface structure. I was deeply involved in scaling the team and mentored junior designers.

Running bare uk

Online Marketing Creative

Oct 2008Jul 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Spearheaded the development of online B2C marketing strategies, crafting targeted ads, engaging banners, and impactful email campaigns
  • Developed the design and content strategy for the website. Information architecture, wireframing and visual design of the ecommerce website.

Yahoo!

Visual Designer

Oct 2005Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • User Interface Design for internal and external applications, websites, experimental projects. Graphic Design solutions for internal collateral like t-shirts, ads, posters, brochures, and emails. Digital marketing material (ads, banners, animated graphics) for global products like Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Answers and Yahoo! Messenger.

Education

Wanganui School of Design

Bachelors — Computer Graphic Design

London Metropolitan University

Masters — Digital Media

Wigan & Leigh

Advanced Diploma — Graphic Design & Advertising

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