Product Designer - UX/UI, Digital Products

Talabat Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

talabat is seeking a Product Designer to craft intuitive, scalable, user-centered experiences for its online food delivery platform. As an IC2 designer, you will own feature-level design initiatives within a cross-functional squad, partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to translate needs into polished web and mobile interfaces.

You will guide the design process from discovery through production, apply user research and product data to decisions, and contribute to design systems and

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of full-time UX/UI design experience.
• Experience designing consumer-facing digital products within an Agile environment.
• Background in e-commerce, online food delivery or large-scale digital platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage product design initiatives from discovery through final implementation.

Responsibilities

• Take independent ownership of feature-level design initiatives within your product squad.
• Manage the complete design lifecycle from discovery and user research to production delivery.
• Translate customer needs and business requirements into intuitive, functional interfaces.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, interface concepts and interactive prototypes.
• Deliver production-ready interface designs that align with engineering needs.
• Maintain consistency and quality across the design process.

Skills

Feature ownership

User research

Interaction design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Figma

Design systems

Job description

Product Designer - UX/UI, Digital Products Job Snapshot - Role: Product Designer (IC2) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Internet - Function: Web-UI-UX Design - Experience: 3-4 years of full-time UX/UI design experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

talabat is looking for a Product Designer to create intuitive, scalable and user-centered digital experiences for its online food delivery platform. As an IC2 Product Designer, you will independently manage feature-level design initiatives within a cross-functional product squad. You will work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to understand customer needs, solve complex interaction challenges and deliver polished interfaces across web and mobile platforms. This role goes beyond executing design tasks. You will contribute to feature strategy, take ownership of the design process from discovery through production, and use customer research and product data to guide your decisions. If you enjoy transforming complex problems into simple digital experiences and want to contribute to products used by millions of customers, talabat offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About talabat

talabat is part of Delivery Hero Group, a global local delivery platform headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero operates in more than 70 countries, has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is included in the MDAX stock market index. As a pioneer of online food ordering in the Middle East, talabat is focused on delivering fast, easy and convenient experiences while building an experience-first digital business.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Internet
• Function: Web-UI-UX Design
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What 's on Your Plate

• Take independent ownership of feature-level product design initiatives within your assigned product squad.
• Manage the complete design lifecycle, from initial discovery and user research to final production delivery.
• Translate customer needs and business requirements into intuitive, functional and visually refined digital experiences.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, interface concepts and interactive prototypes.
• Deliver detailed, production-ready interface designs that support accurate engineering implementation.
• Maintain consistency and quality throughout the design process.
• Balance usability, business objectives and technical feasibility when making design decisions.

Problem Definition and Design Strategy

• Collaborate directly with Product Managers and Engineering leads to understand product challenges and define design requirements.
• Identify underlying customer problems before developing potential solutions.
• Translate research findings and business priorities into clear design opportunities.
• Explore alternative approaches to complex interaction challenges.
• Validate proposed solutions against user needs and product objectives.
• Contribute to feature-level strategy through structured design thinking and evidence-based recommendations.
• Communicate the reasoning behind design decisions and explain relevant trade-offs.

User Research and Product Insights

• Plan and conduct evaluative user research to understand customer behavior and product usability.
• Organize usability testing sessions and user interviews to validate design concepts.
• Use qualitative customer feedback to identify usability issues and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze quantitative product metrics to assess design effectiveness.
• Apply insights from A/B testing, conversion funnels and heatmaps to inform design iterations.
• Develop and test design hypotheses using relevant research and performance evidence.
• Translate research findings into practical improvements that enhance the customer experience.

Design Systems and Interface Consistency

• Apply talabat 's established design system consistently across web and mobile products.
• Use approved components, interaction patterns and visual guidelines to maintain a coherent product experience.
• Identify gaps or limitations in existing design system components.
• Propose improvements and new components when existing patterns do not adequately address product requirements.
• Contribute to the evolution of reusable design patterns and interface standards.
• Support scalable design practices that improve consistency and efficiency across product teams.

Complex User Journeys and Edge Cases

• Design user experiences that account for complex product workflows and technical dependencies.
• Understand how backend processes influence frontend interactions and customer journeys.
• Consider alternative user scenarios, exceptional conditions and potential failure points during design.
• Develop appropriate experiences for offline states and other non-standard system conditions.
• Map and refine multi-step customer journeys to reduce friction and improve usability.
• Ensure design solutions remain clear and functional across different interaction scenarios.
• Work with Engineering teams to understand technical limitations and address implementation challenges.

Cross-Functional Product Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers and Engineers throughout discovery, design and delivery.
• Participate in a collaborative product development approach involving Design, Product Management and Engineering.
• Provide clear design specifications and supporting documentation during engineering handoff.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify interaction requirements and resolve implementation questions.
• Participate in design quality assurance to verify that released features meet intended design standards.
• Review implemented experiences and identify issues requiring refinement.
• Incorporate technical feedback while protecting the quality of the user experience.

Design Communication and Advocacy

• Present design concepts, interaction flows and proposed solutions to product squad stakeholders.
• Explain design decisions using customer insights, product requirements and usability principles.
• Communicate design trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Participate constructively in design reviews and critique sessions.
• Respond positively to feedback and refine solutions through iteration.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the product development process.
• Build productive working relationships with colleagues across design, product and engineering functions.

Design Craft and Process Improvement

• Maintain high standards of visual design, interaction quality and attention to detail.
• Participate in collaborative ideation workshops to explore product challenges and potential solutions.
• Contribute to design critiques and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Explore AI-powered design tools that can accelerate research, ideation and design workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of design processes.
• Continuously develop your product design skills and stay informed about relevant design practices and technologies.

What Did We Order

Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Fine Arts, Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Communication or a related field.
• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience

• 3-4 years of full-time experience in UX/UI design.
• Experience designing consumer-facing digital products within an Agile development environment.
• Background in e-commerce, online food delivery or large-scale digital platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage product design initiatives from initial problem discovery through final implementation.
• Experience collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams.

Product Design Portfolio

• A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design capabilities.
• Clear examples of identifying user problems and developing appropriate design solutions.
• Evidence of structured UX reasoning and informed design decisions.
• Examples showing consideration of complex interactions and edge cases.
• High-quality visual interface designs demonstrating attention to detail and design craft.
• Ability to explain the design process, key decisions and outcomes of previous projects.

Design Tools and Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Figma.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining component libraries.
• Practical knowledge of Figma auto-layout and reusable design components.
• Ability to develop interactive prototypes for testing and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools.
• Understanding of responsive interface design across web and mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of design systems and consistent component-based interface development.

Research and Analytical Capabilities

• Experience conducting or supporting qualitative user research.
• Ability to plan and interpret usability testing and user interviews.
• Familiarity with quantitative product measurement methods.
• Experience using A/B testing results, funnel analysis and heatmaps to guide design improvements.
• Ability to combine customer feedback and product data to validate design decisions.
• Understanding of iterative design and evidence-based product development.

Cross-Functional Working Skills

• Solid understanding of technical constraints affecting digital product design.
• Experience preparing designs for engineering handoff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers during implementation and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with the Three-in-a-Box collaboration model involving Product Management, Design and Engineering.
• Strong communication skills for explaining design decisions and receiving stakeholder feedback.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to shared product squad objectives.

How You Work

• Autonomous Ownership You are comfortable taking responsibility for feature-level design work, managing priorities and progressing initiatives without constant supervision.
• User-Centered Thinking You approach product challenges by understanding customer needs, validating assumptions and designing experiences that solve meaningful problems.
• Attention to Detail You care about interaction quality, visual consistency and the small details that make digital experiences intuitive and reliable.
• Collaboration and Openness You value feedback, participate actively in design discussions and work constructively with colleagues from different disciplines.
• Continuous Growth You remain curious about new design methods, tools and technologies. You actively seek opportunities to improve your skills and the quality of your work.
• Agility and Adaptability You can work effectively in a fast-paced product environment, respond to changing requirements and refine solutions through continuous iteration.

Your Impact at talabat

As a Product Designer, you will help improve the digital experiences that customers interact with across talabat 's products. Your work will contribute to intuitive user journeys, consistent interface design and effective delivery of customer-focused product features. By combining research, product thinking, visual design and close collaboration with Engineering and Product Management, you will support talabat 's ambition to become one of the region 's leading experience-first companies.