Job title: Principal Product Designer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Dubai
Job published: 2024-09-30
Job ID: 33059
Contact name: Katie Atkins
Contact email: katie@pinkcamel.ae

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Product Designer for a Global Trading Company based in Dubai.

Location Dubai, UAE

Salary 35,000 AED + benefits

Preferred Requirements:

  • 7+ years in product design, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal design role
  • Experience in designing trading platforms or financial applications, especially those involving CFDs, Options, Commodities, Crypto, or Forex.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus, enabling smooth collaboration with developers.
  • Proven ability to analyse and integrate user feedback, translating insights into design upgrades for continuous product improvement.
  • Proven experience in developing and scaling design systems that ensure consistent and flexible product experiences
  • Demonstrable success in designing for iOS and Android platforms, simplifying complex workflows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
  • Deep proficiency in Figma or similar design tools, with experience in prototyping, wireframing, interactive design, and user flows
  • Strong knowledge of user-centred design principles and deep expertise in simplifying complex processes without sacrificing functionality
  • Excellent communication skills able to justify design decisions persuasively and influence teams across the business

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be the architect of our digital experience. Youll build and maintain a robust design system that ensures a seamless and consistent user journey across our platforms, tackling the challenges of complexity and responsiveness head-on.
  • Nurture and inspire your team. Youll guide and mentor a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity flourishes, and everyones skills are constantly evolving.
  • Conquer the mobile frontier. Youll design intuitive and impactful mobile trading applications, transforming intricate trading processes into effortless user flows.
  • Collaborate and conquer. Youll partner closely with Product Management and Engineering teams, translating your design vision into reality and ensuring a smooth path from concept to launch.
  • Become the users voice. Youll conduct user research, turning insights into actionable design decisions and validating your ideas through interactive prototypes.
  • Bring your trading expertise to the table (bonus). If youve got experience in the trading world, youll have a unique advantage in creating designs that resonate with our users and align with their complex needs.
  • Never stop innovating. Youll constantly explore new trends and technologies, ensuring our products remain at the cutting edge of design and functionality.
  • Be a persuasive advocate for design. Youll confidently present your solutions to stakeholders, showcasing the value of design and securing buy-in at every level.