Head of Design - UI / UX

Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture studio is seeking a Head of Design (UX / UI) in Dubai. This role involves architecting and evolving design across over 100 startups, leveraging AI tools and design systems, and leading a hybrid team of designers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in UX / UI leadership and a track record of designing at scale. Join us to make a significant impact in an AI-first environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in UX / UI design leadership.
• Proven ability to design systems at scale.
• Deep experience in UX architecture and product flows.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Disrupt Design System (DDS).
• Drive design as a strategic function embedded in product.
• Oversee design for launch assets including websites and landing pages.

Skills

UX / UI design leadership

Design systems (Figma libraries)

AI design tools (MidJourney, Framer)

CRO and landing page design

Comfort in fast-paced environments

Tools

Figma

Notion

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek)

Role

Head of Design (UX / UI) who can architect, lead, and evolve the way design operates across Disrupt’s ecosystem of ventures. This is a venture-native, AI-first leadership position where design equals strategy, execution, and unfair advantage.

Position Assistant Manager | Lead Technical Recruiter | HR Business Partner | Talent Acquisition Partner (the job title appears in the original listing but the core focus is the Head of Design)

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• 8+ years in UX / UI design leadership, ideally across startups, agencies, or venture studios.
• Proven ability to design systems at scale (Figma libraries, component frameworks, design ops).
• Deep experience in UX architecture, product flows, CRO, and landing page design.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, multi-venture environments with overlapping timelines.
• Strong grasp of AI design tools (MidJourney, Framer, Runway, Galileo, etc.) and how to integrate them into workflows.
• Think in systems, templates, and repeatability—not one-off projects.
• BELIEVES design is strategy, not service.
• Obsessed with speed-to-impact and measurable outcomes (conversion rates, engagement, LTV / CAC).
• Comfortable leading hybrid squads (product + GTM + design) and working cross-functionally.
• Taste level that blends Apple’s design rigor with Uncommon Studio’s creative boldness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Strategy & Intelligence (HQ)

• Own and evolve the Disrupt Design System (DDS) : UI kits, brand systems, UX flows, AI prompt templates, and component libraries.

• Codify design standards and frameworks that balance speed, scale, and creative differentiation across 100+ ventures.
• Drive design as a strategic function embedded in product and GTM, not a downstream service.
• Guide embedded design squads across top ventures, providing direction on UX architecture, feature UI, onboarding flows, and CRO-driven product design.
• Ensure every venture has a high-performing, conversion-oriented product experience from MVP to growth stage.
• Balance custom venture identity with DDS-driven scalability.
• Creative Execution & Growth Design

• Oversee design for launch assets : websites, landing pages, signup flows, and GTM creative.

• Drive CRO experimentation and growth design loops, making data-informed design decisions to increase LTV / CAC performance.
• Collaborate with the Creative Studio for campaign visuals, ensuring seamless integration between product design and marketing storytelling.
• AI-Native Design Ops

• Build workflows where AI + agents handle 70% of repetitive design work, while designers focus on system-building, curation, and innovation.

• Oversee Figma libraries, permissions, Notion-based intake boards, and automation tools that ensure 48h launch-readiness for new ventures.
• Develop QA systems (AI-assisted) to check design against DDS standards and performance data.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of designers (generalists, UX / UI specialists, motion designers, system builders).
• Create a feedback-driven design culture with monthly councils, retrospectives, and continuous iteration.
• Be a thought leader internally and externally, representing Disrupt’s design philosophy at events, in media, and with partners.

Why Join Us?

• Architect the most powerful venture design system in history.
• Lead design across 100+ startups in AI, Web3, SaaS, wellness, and beyond.
• Work in an AI-native environment where design tools and agents amplify your impact.
• Be part of a visionary venture studio where design is treated as the frontline weapon, not a side function.

If you’re ready to weaponize design at the scale of 100+ ventures and shape the future of venture design systems, we want to hear from you.

Seniority

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Product Management, and Art / Creative

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Marketing Services

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