Lead User Interface Designer

Our client, the UAE's national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead UX/UI Designer to join the team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead the design process from concept to final execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences. You will drive innovation, mentor other designers, and work closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to build intuitive and engaging products.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead UX/UI Design:

• Own the end-to-end design process, from user research to ideation, prototyping, testing, and final implementation.
• Design engaging user interfaces and workflows that are both functional and aesthetically appealing.
• Ensure consistency in design language, style guides, and design patterns across all platforms and products.
• Translate business goals and user needs into effective design solutions.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Partner with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define product goals and vision.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering an environment of creativity and innovation.
• Advocate for design thinking and user-centered design practices within the company.

User Research and Insights:

• Conduct and analyze user research, usability studies, and A/B testing to inform design decisions.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights that influence product strategy.
• Define and develop user personas, journey maps, and wireframes.

Prototyping and Testing:

• Build interactive prototypes to test design ideas and gather user feedback.
• Iterate on designs based on testing and stakeholder feedback, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.

Design Systems and Standards:

• Contribute to and help maintain the company's design system, ensuring scalability and efficiency in the design process.
• Establish design standards, best practices, and processes for the design team.

Innovation and Trends:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Propose new design innovations that improve the user experience and keep the product ahead of the market.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully launching products with a focus on great design and user experience.
• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.).
• Expertise in vector design and image editing tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Experience in wireframing, storyboarding, and prototyping.
• Expertise in designing for web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
• Ability to create user-friendly information architecture.
• Proficiency in interaction design, animations, and micro-interactions.
• Expertise in responsive and adaptive design.
• Knowledge of maintaining and scaling design systems.
• Strong skills in conducting user research, usability testing, and A/B testing.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects in agile environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with developers, product managers, and executives.
• Leadership and mentoring experience for design teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint-based work.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to align design work with business goals.
• Deep empathy for users and user-centered design thinking.
• Openness to feedback and collaboration.
• Experience using analytics and data to drive design decisions.
• Ability to contribute to product strategy with business acumen.
• Experience working with global or distributed teams.