- Lead the end-to-end design process for complex digital products, translating user needs and business goals into intuitive and engaging interfaces.
- Conduct in-depth user research, including interviews and usability testing, to uncover actionable insights and validate design decisions, with a focus on Arabic-speaking user segments.
- Develop detailed user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes that effectively communicate interaction and visual design concepts.
- Create visually stunning and on-brand UI designs, ensuring consistency and adherence to design systems across all platforms.
Desired Candidate Profile
· 10+ years of proven experience in UI/UX/Product Design, with a strong portfolio of shipped mobile apps.
· Minimum 5 years designing mobile banking apps (ideally within MENA) covering onboarding, payments, or loans.
· Advanced proficiency in Figma (auto-layout, variants, component libraries, prototyping, design tokens).
· Demonstrated ability to operate as the sole UI Design Lead for a product stream while collaborating effectively across functions.
· Arabic-speaking candidates are a must; fluency in English is required.
· Hands-on experience with user research methods (interviews, surveys, usability tests, A/B tests) and translating insights into design decisions.
· Solid understanding of responsive design, platform guidelines (iOS/Android), and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
· Familiarity with Agile/Scrum; able to plan, estimate, and deliver design work in sprints using tools like Jira/Confluence.
· Working knowledge of front-end principles (HTML/CSS/JS) and design-to-dev handoff best practices; ability to speak the developers’ language.
· Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have (Preferred):
· Domain expertise in mortgages, retail lending, and customer onboarding processes (eKYC, document verification, credit checks).
· Motion design and prototyping for micro-interactions; knowledge of design tokens and DesignOps practices.
· Experience in producing short educational/promotional videos for product releases (e.g., using Adobe After Effects/Premiere, or similar).
· Data-informed design mindset with analytics tools (e.g., GA4, Firebase, Mixpanel), and experimentation (A/B testing).
· Understanding of security, privacy, and regional compliance considerations in financial services.
Skills
UI Design
Figma
User Research