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We are seeking an experienced Design Director, Product (UI/UX) to lead product design delivery across multiple client engagements in Dubai. This role will own design direction, client communication, and team leadership while ensuring high-quality execution across concurrent projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in travel, insurance, or fintech, with Arabic language capability preferred and a sense of urgency to join a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Lead end-to-end product design strategy and execution across multiple active projects
Manage client communication, present design rationale, and align stakeholders on priorities and delivery
Direct and mentor a global UI/UX design team, ensuring strong craft, consistency, and timely output
Oversee design quality across discovery, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and handoff
Balance multiple project timelines, budgets, and delivery expectations simultaneously
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and business stakeholders
Translate business goals and user needs into practical, elegant product experiences
Maintain design standards, processes, and governance across client work
Contribute to pitching, scoping, and shaping new opportunities where needed
Ensure smooth delivery in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment
Requirements
8+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX, or digital experience design
Proven experience leading design teams and client-facing delivery
Strong portfolio demonstrating product thinking, systems thinking, and high-quality execution
Experience managing multiple projects at once in an agency, consultancy, or product environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a hybrid setup in Dubai
Immediate availability or short notice preferred
Nice to have
Prior experience in travel, insurance, or fintech products
Arabic speaker preferred
Experience working with regional clients in the GCC or MENA market
Familiarity with enterprise, platform, or multi-stakeholder environments
Experience in design systems, service design, or design operations
Ability to support sales conversations, proposal development, or design pitches
What we offer
Negotiable salary plus commission
Two weekly holidays
Full subsidized lunch and snack facilities
Yearly salary review
Two festival bonuses
Professional development opportunities (courses, tools, certifications)
A creative, design-first, and collaborative work environment
Team hangouts and sports activities (Table Tennis, Foosball, indoor games)
Health insurance benefit after completion of 1 year