Senior Product Designer – (Banking) (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of experience in Product/UX design with a strong focus on enterprise design systems and digital banking. A bachelor’s degree in a design-related field and proficiency in tools like Figma are essential.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer with strong hands-on expertise in enterprise-scale Design Systems to join a large-scale digital transformation initiative within the banking and financial services domain.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience designing world-class digital experiences across mobile (iOS & Android) and web platforms. This role requires a highly collaborative design professional who can work closely with product, technology, research, and business teams within Agile squads to deliver human-centric digital experiences.
Candidates with experience in retail banking, fintech, or large enterprise organizations will be highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale Design Systems across digital products and platforms.
Design intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling digital experiences for mobile and web applications.
Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs based on business and user requirements.
Drive end-to-end UX and Product Design activities from discovery through delivery.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX Researchers, Frontend Engineers, and stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
Participate in Agile delivery squads and contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and design discussions.
Conduct and facilitate stakeholder workshops for requirements gathering, design refinement, and alignment.
Translate feature-oriented requirements into design backlog items and user-centric experiences.
Develop information architecture, interaction models, and design patterns aligned with enterprise standards.
Plan and estimate design workstreams based on project requirements and delivery timelines.
Conduct UX assessments and usability evaluations of existing digital experiences.
Perform user testing activities including:
Card Sorting
Tree Testing
Focus Groups
Usability Testing
Design Validation Sessions
Ensure consistency across digital products by leveraging Design System principles and best practices.
Support design handover activities and collaborate closely with frontend engineering teams during implementation.
Present and articulate design decisions effectively to business and technology stakeholders.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and continuously improve design solutions.
Required Technical SkillsProduct Design & UX
Strong hands-on experience in Product Design and UX Design.
Expertise in enterprise-scale Design Systems.
End-to-end Product Design and User Experience methodologies.
Human-Centered Design principles and practices.
Information Architecture.
Interaction Design.
User-Centered Design methodologies.
Design Thinking principles.
Experience designing large-scale digital products.
Platforms
Mobile Design:
iOS
Android
Web/Desktop Design
Design Deliverables
Wireframes
User Flows
High-Fidelity Mockups
Interactive Prototypes
Design Specifications
Information Architecture Artifacts
Design Documentation
User Research & Testing
User Testing
Card Sorting
Tree Testing
Focus Groups
UX Evaluation Techniques
Design Validation Activities
Tools & Methodologies
Agile / Scrum methodologies.
Design Thinking methodologies.
Experience working within cross-functional product squads.
Familiarity with modern prototyping and design tools such as:
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Other industry-standard design tools.
Required Experience
8+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, or related disciplines.
Strong experience designing digital experiences for enterprise-scale products.
Experience working within Agile product teams and multidisciplinary environments.
Experience collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, Researchers, and Engineering teams.
Proven experience leading design initiatives from concept to implementation.
Preferred Domain Experience
Banking
Financial Services
FinTech
Retail Banking
Digital Products and Platforms
Candidates with experience in large enterprise organizations and digital banking transformations will be highly preferred.
Required Competencies
Strong Design System expertise.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong presentation and design articulation capabilities.
Ability to work effectively within Agile squads.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work comfortably in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
Strong collaboration and co-creation mindset.
Passion for human-centric design and continuous learning.
High attention to visual detail and design consistency.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to constructive feedback.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Product Design, or a related discipline.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Nice to Have
Experience working on digital banking products and customer-facing platforms.
GCC banking or financial services experience.
Experience building or scaling enterprise Design Systems across multiple products and platforms.
Experience working closely with frontend engineering teams during implementation and design handover.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale design systems for mobile and web platforms within the banking sector. Drive end-to-end UX activities from discovery to delivery while collaborating with cross-functional Agile squads.

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