UI Designer - Product Development (3 months Contract) - Octopus by RTG

robusta; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital design firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a UI Designer to create compelling interfaces for digital products. You will develop scalable design systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in UI design and a strong portfolio showcasing their work. Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UI Design or Visual Product Design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI design for digital products.
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and usability principles.

Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging designs for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers.

Skills

UI Design

Visual Product Design

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

About the Role

The UI Designer crafts visually compelling, intuitive, and consistent interfaces for digital products. You’ll translate complex functionality into user-friendly interfaces and design systems that promote clarity, confidence, and delight.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging and accessible designs for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Design clear, effective data visualizations for insights and recommendations.
• Define UI patterns for transparency, user control, and error handling.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to deliver polished, high-performing interfaces.
• Build interactive prototypes to validate designs and gather feedback.
• Incorporate feedback and usability data to continuously refine designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UI Design or Visual Product Design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI design for digital products.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and usability principles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for data-heavy or AI-powered products.
• Motion design or prototyping experience (Framer, After Effects, etc.).