Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Design to form, lead, and scale the entire design function. This role will build a high-performing design studio from scratch, shape core design principles, drive product design excellence, and deliver transformative user experiences across multiple digital financial products.

As a foundational leader, you will influence product direction, establish design systems, guide research and UX strategy, and create a strong culture of design across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Leadership & Team Building

• Hire, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary design team (Research, UX, UI, Visual, Interaction).

• Build a lean, high-quality design studio with strong design culture and processes.

• Ensure the team is product-focused, outcome-driven, and aligned with business goals.
  

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2. Product & Experience Ownership

• Drive design strategy for mobile financial products across several countries.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to align on vision and direction.

• Oversee UX research, user flows, wireframes, design execution, testing, and iteration.

• Ensure consistent, high-impact product experience across digital platforms.
  

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3. Design Systems & Best Practices

• Establish core design principles, frameworks, and scalable design systems.

• Build processes that enable teams to produce world-class product experiences.

• Instill strong design methodology, usability standards, and customer-centric thinking.
  

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4. Strategic Ownership & Vision

• Define long-term vision and strategy for a leading global design function.

• Identify opportunities to scale design capabilities across the organization.

• Advocate for design excellence at every level.
  

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Required Skills & Experience

Core Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design for mobile apps.

• Proven track record of leading and scaling design teams.

• Experience designing for mass-market consumer products.

• Experience in fintech, digital payments, or financial services (preferred).

• Expertise in mobile app design, user flows, UX research, prototyping, and visual design.

• Fluency in design tools such as Figma.
  

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Professional Skills

• Exceptional communication skills across all levels—technical, business, and creative.

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

• Creative thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  

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Bonus Skills (Preferred)

• Experience working in the MENA region (Qatar, Oman, etc.).

• Understanding of Arabic (alongside English).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Knowledge of payments, cards, FX, or mobile money ecosystems.
  

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Personal Attributes

• Passionate about financial technology & digital innovations.

• Collaborative, curious, and user-obsessed.

• Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire design teams.

• Committed to producing exceptional user experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Global exposure (MENA & APAC markets)

• Opportunity to build a design organization from scratch

• People-centric culture with strong emphasis on innovation

• Learning & development support