Lead Product Designer

Discovered · Abu Dhabi

Hybrid: Abu DhabiFull TimeInformation Technology
Posted 3 months ago

Job description

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.

Skills & tools

Product DesignUXUIDesign LeadershipFigmaPrototypingUser ResearchDesign systemsAIMachine LearningMentorshipEnterprise Product

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01Product design
  2. 02UX/UI
  3. 03AI products
  4. 04Design systems
  5. 05Prototyping
  6. 06User research