UAEN Specialist UI Design (Trainee)

DU; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

du in the UAE is offering a Graduate Trainee Programme for aspiring UX/UI designers with less than two years of experience. You will translate requirements into wireframes and prototypes, create web and mobile designs, and participate in usability testing and design reviews.

A strong portfolio and a passion for user-centered design are essential. Proficiency in Figma and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required for success.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking, visual craft, and user-centered solutions.
• Examples of university or internship work expected for Graduate Trainee programme.
• Proficiency in Figma to create screens and prototypes, with familiarity with design systems and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements and insights into wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
• Create and iterate on screen designs across web and mobile platforms with visual consistency and design system adherence.
• Conduct and participate in usability testing to refine and improve designs.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align design with technical constraints and business goals.
• Contribute to and maintain the design system with documentation and consistency across components.
• Present work in design reviews and incorporate feedback from peers and stakeholders.
• Stay current with UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices to bring insights to the team.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Usability testing

Interaction design

Information architecture

Design systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, UX, or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

This opportunity is open to UAE Nationals who are eligible for the Graduate Trainee Programme and have less than two years of work experience. If you do not meet these criteria we encourage you to explore other suitable opportunities on the du Careers site.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements and user research insights into wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
• Create and iterate on screen designs across web and mobile platforms ensuring visual consistency and adherence to the design system.
• Conduct and participate in usability testing sessions incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to align design solutions with technical constraints and business requirements.
• Contribute to and maintain the design system ensuring component documentation and pattern consistency.
• Participate in design reviews presenting work to peers and stakeholders, incorporating constructive feedback.
• Stay current with UX UI trends, tools, and best practices, bringing relevant insights into the team’s work.
• Less than 2 years experience will be considered as part of Future X programme.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking, visual craft, and user-centered solutions.
• If joining as part of Graduate Trainee programme, examples of experience from university degree or internships are expected.
• A keen interest in UX, UI and Product Design is key to success.
• Proficiency in using Figma to create and deliver designs as well as prototypes.
• Solid understanding of interaction design principles, information architecture, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile product teams is preferred.
• A design thinking and problem solving mindset approaches challenging situations proactively.
• Ability to work well with ambiguity.
• Solid time management able to manage many simultaneous requests/demands and plan accordingly.