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Senior Product Designer

Civica

Posted 4 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Abu Dhabi

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Requirements

UI Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, Accessibility, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving

Required Skills

Figma UX Design UI Design Design systems Accessibility Agile Prototyping

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive the visual design and delivery of pixel-perfect, user-friendly interfaces across digital platforms, ensuring adherence to accessibility standards and business objectives.
  • Foster close collaboration with product managers, engineers, researchers, and fellow designers to guide products through the entire lifecycle.
  • Develop high-fidelity prototypes for effective communication, design validation, and iterative refinement based on feedback, research, and data insights.
  • Actively contribute to and utilize the Firefly design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and adherence to established design principles.
  • Champion inclusive design practices and ensure all deliverables meet or exceed WCAG and other relevant accessibility standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in visual design, UI design, and product design roles, with a proven track record of successfully delivering digital products across various platforms (web, mobile, desktop).
  • Visual Design Mastery: Exceptional portfolio showcasing advanced UI design, typography, color theory, layout principles, and a keen eye for detail across digital interfaces.
  • Prototyping Proficiency: Expertise in creating high-fidelity, interactive prototypes using tools like Figma, demonstrating complex user flows and interactions.
  • Design System Fluency: Demonstrated experience in using, contributing to, and advocating for design systems to ensure brand consistency and design scalability.
  • Accessibility Standards Knowledge: Solid understanding of WCAG guidelines and best practices for creating accessible digital products.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders, translating complex requirements into elegant design solutions.
  • Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
  • Problem-Solving Acumen: Ability to analyze complex design challenges, identify user needs, and develop innovative, user-centered solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience contributing to or leading the development of a design system.
  • Familiarity with user research methodologies and translating research insights into design.
  • Experience working within an Agile development environment.
  • Knowledge of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to inform design decisions.
  • Experience mentoring junior designers or leading design initiatives.

Benefits

  • Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
  • Volunteering Time: Up to 3 "Days of Difference" for volunteering activities.
  • Retirement Savings: Pension contributions with a 5% employer match to support long-term financial planning.
  • Income Protection: Up to 75% salary coverage for long-term illness.
  • Life Assurance: A tax-free lump sum equivalent to 4x your annual salary.
  • Critical Illness Cover: A £25,000 lump sum, with options for extension to dependents.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Access to private healthcare services for timely medical attention.
  • Health Cash Plan: Reimbursement for various therapies and treatments (e.g., physiotherapy).
  • Dental Insurance: Coverage for routine and emergency dental care.
  • Employee Resource Groups: Opportunity to join and participate in affinity groups.
  • Referral Bonus: A "Bounty Bonus" for successfully referring a friend to Civica.

About the Company

Civica is a technology company that provides software and services to public sector organizations, aiming to improve citizen outcomes and operational efficiency. The company focuses on user needs, compliance, and long-term impact. Civica was founded in 1994 and is a large, established organization with a strong emphasis on design systems and accessibility.

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