Senior Product Designer - Design Systems (Enterprise / Banking)

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Workplace: on_site

Description

We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with strong hands-on expertise in building and scaling enterprise-level Design Systems. The ideal candidate will have deep experience across mobile (iOS & Android) and web/desktop platforms, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end UX process. Experience within BFSI/FinTech environments—preferably banking and SME segments—is highly preferred.

This role requires close collaboration within Agile squads alongside Product, Engineering, and Business teams to deliver scalable, consistent, and user-centric experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise-scale Design Systems.
• Create and maintain reusable UI components, patterns, documentation, and guidelines across platforms.
• Ensure consistency and scalability across mobile (iOS, Android) and web/desktop applications.
• Drive the end-to-end UX process: research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and final design delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business stakeholders within Agile squads.
• Translate complex business requirements into intuitive and scalable design solutions.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on data and feedback.
• Champion accessibility, usability, and performance standards across products.
• Support SME banking products with customer-centric design thinking.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Product Design / UX Design.
• Proven experience building and managing enterprise Design Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in mobile (iOS & Android) and web/desktop design.
• Deep understanding of UX methodologies and user-centred design principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments within cross-functional squads.
• Strong collaboration skills with Product and Technology teams.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in BFSI / FinTech, ideally within banking.
• Exposure to SME banking products or digital banking platforms.
• Experience working in large enterprise organisations.
• Understanding of accessibility and regulatory compliance in financial products.

Key Competencies

• Enterprise thinking with systems mindset
• Strong stakeholder management
• Design leadership and mentorship capability
• Attention to detail with strategic vision
• Ability to balance UX excellence with business outcomes