UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

• Location: On-site – Dubai
• Department: Technology / Engineering
• Experience Level: 3+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, beautiful, and user-centric experiences across our messaging platform — including mobile (iOS/Android) and web. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to design engaging and accessible interfaces that enhance real-time communication and usability.

This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the visual identity and usability of a product that will be used by millions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. User Experience Design

• Translate product requirements into wireframes, user flows, journey maps, and interactive prototypes.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate ideas and improve the product experience.
• Identify and solve UX problems based on data, feedback, and best practices.

2. User Interface Design

• Design polished, visually appealing interfaces for mobile and web platforms that align with our brand and enhance user engagement.
• Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and style guides.
• Ensure consistency in typography, color, spacing, and interaction design across all platforms.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and QA engineers to implement features from concept to production.
• Provide design specifications, assets, and guidance for development teams. Participate in sprint planning, feature discussions, and design reviews.

4. Design Tools & Handoff

• Use tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Framer to create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes. Deliver organized and annotated files that are ready for implementation.
• Support smooth handoff and work closely with frontend developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from users and internal teams to identify areas for UI/UX improvement.
• Keep up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and methodologies in UI/UX and real-time communication apps.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products (mobile and web).
• Proven track record of designing consumer-facing applications, preferably in messaging, communication, or social domains.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centric design thinking, workflows, and polished UI.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or XD.
• Understanding of responsive design, platform-specific guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design).
• Good grasp of UX principles, accessibility standards, and mobile-first design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing real-time messaging apps or chat-based platforms.
• Familiarity with designing for chat UX, notifications, message input behavior, reactions, media handling, and dark/light modes.
• Exposure to user research, A/B testing, and analytics-driven design improvements.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS to understand feasibility and limitations during handoff.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and design sprints.