Lead Product Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of product designers (currently ~3) and grow the design function
• Drive end-to-end product design from discovery through delivery for AI-powered products
• Partner closely with PMs, engineers and data scientists to define user journeys and product requirements
• Establish and maintain design systems, interaction patterns and component libraries
• Conduct and embed user research, usability testing and data-informed UX decisions
• Mentor designers, run design reviews and raise the overall design bar across the organisation

Requirements

• 6+ years experience
• Product design
• UX/UI expertise
• AI product experience
• Design systems
• Prototyping (Figma/Sketch)
• User research
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Portfolio of shipped products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at high-growth startups and large tech companies
• Background building complex or enterprise-grade products
• Demonstrable experience leading and scaling small design teams
• Strong mentorship and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with ML/AI teams and data-driven product workflows

Benefits

• Tax-free salary (up to 45,000 AED per month)
• Full relocation package (flights & accommodation for you and family)
• Relocation allowance
• Education allowance
• Annual flights
• Family medical insurance and family visa support
• Competitive bonus and other benefits

About the Company

This role is with a rapidly-scaling AI startup based in the UAE, backed by top-tier investors and building AI products used at scale. The company combines research-driven machine learning with product-led design to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. The team values design excellence, collaboration and rapid iteration — this is a senior leadership opportunity to define and elevate design practices at a pivotal growth stage. The role is based in Abu Dhabi with hybrid working arrangements.