Role Overview We're supporting a search for a Staff / Principal Product Designer to join a leading AI organization in the UAE. This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential to extend. The successful candidate will be a senior Individual Contributor (IC) who can independently drive product design initiatives, balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and influence stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
What You'll Bring8+ years of Product Design experience Strong background in Fin Tech, Payments, E-commerce, Saa S, or Digital Products Experience designing for both B2B and B2C products Proven ability to lead complex product initiatives from discovery through delivery Strong UX, interaction design, prototyping, and product strategy skills Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels Experience operating within cross-functional and distributed teams
Ideally have experience with Startup or scale-up experience Experience building or contributing to design systems Exposure to data, analytics, or insights-driven products
Tools & Environment Figma, Fig Jam, Miro Jira, Confluence, Notion Analytics platforms such as Mixpanel, Amplitude, or Google Analytics Close collaboration with modern engineering teams building web and mobile products
We're Looking For A strategic, senior-level Individual Contributor who is comfortable working autonomously, driving product direction, and remaining hands-on throughout the design process. Staff / Principal Product Designer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates