Senior Product Designer - Contractor

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design for web and mobile experiences across B2B and SaaS products.
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma or similar tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and ensure design feasibility.
• Conduct user research and usability testing; synthesize findings into actionable design improvements.
• Maintain and evolve a scalable design system and UI component library.
• Advocate for accessible, inclusive design (WCAG) and apply accessibility best practices.
• Deliver design assets, specifications, and documentation for handoff to engineering.
• Manage deliverables and timelines for contract engagements, prioritising impact and quality.

Requirements

• Figma
• UX/UI design
• Design systems
• Prototyping
• User research
• Portfolio required
• Agile experience
• English fluency
• Dubai-based
• UAE work permit

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with B2B SaaS products
• Strong visual design and typography skills
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS principles
• Experience with analytics tools (Mixpanel/Amplitude/GA)
• Prior work on accessible design (WCAG)
• Experience mentoring junior designers
• Animation & motion prototyping experience

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement and paid leave
• Health insurance (company-provided)
• Relocation allowance for eligible hires
• UAE visa support for qualifying candidates

About the Company

The Design Project is a product design agency operating in the UAE, delivering user-centered digital experiences for startups and scaleups. We partner with product and engineering teams to design intuitive interfaces, build scalable design systems, and drive measurable product outcomes. Our team values collaboration, craft, and research-driven decisions. This contractor role is based in Dubai (hybrid) and is ideal for an experienced senior designer who can own feature design, contribute to systems, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced product environments.