UI/UX Designer

Role Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive UI/UX Designer to create compelling digital banking interfaces for both mobile and desktop platforms. This position involves translating established user experience strategies and design systems into engaging, user-friendly designs while collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, and Delivery teams. The designer will report to the Design Lead within the Center of Excellence and must blend UI design skills, UX expertise, and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive end-to-end user journeys and high-fidelity interfaces for mobile and desktop apps.
• Ensure consistent use of design systems and apply corporate branding guidelines thoroughly across products.
• Participate in evolving and enhancing the design system, including reusable UI components and interaction patterns.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final designs primarily using Figma.
• Maintain design consistency across various screen sizes and digital platforms.
• Engage with product owners, stakeholders, and development teams to clarify requirements and resolve design issues.
• Verify implemented designs to ensure alignment with UX, UI, branding, and design system standards.
• Lead design reviews and stakeholder presentations, effectively articulating design decisions and suggestions.
• Identify potential design or delivery problems proactively and escalate to avoid project delays.
• Support and review UX text in English and Arabic, ensuring clarity and cohesiveness in user communications.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Demonstrated competency in designing mobile apps, web platforms, and responsive user interfaces.
• Excellent visual and interaction design skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong grasp of user-centered design, UX methodologies, information architecture, and usability standards.
• Hands-on experience managing and applying established design systems and component libraries.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and component-based workflows.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and design validation techniques.
• Fluency in English and Arabic with strong communication skills, including UX copywriting capabilities.
• Background in UX writing or digital copywriting is a plus.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries such as banking or financial services is desirable.

Desired Attributes

• Highly proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and challenges.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in fast-changing environments with ambiguous requirements.
• Inquisitive and confident in questioning and constructively challenging assumptions.
• Strong problem-solving oriented with a pragmatic focus on delivery.
• Capable of working independently while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.