Lead UX/UI Designer

ABYAT; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead UX/UI Designer to create engaging digital experiences. This role involves conducting user research, collaborating with teams, and utilizing data-driven design principles to optimize user interactions. You will develop design systems, create prototypes, and ensure alignment between business goals and user needs. Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing the retail experience in the Middle East, and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of home improvement. If you are passionate about design and user experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to gather insights and iterate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on UX/UI projects.

Skills

User Research

Design Thinking

Prototyping

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data-Driven Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Equivalent experience in Interaction Design

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!

About us

Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East? ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.

Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.

Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.

Position

Lead UX/UI Designer

Location

Riyadh Head Office

Type

Full-time

Role Overview

The purpose of the UX/UI/Product Designer role is to create intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing digital experiences that meet user needs and business objectives. This involves understanding user behavior, conducting research, and translating insights into effective design solutions. The primary goal is to optimize the user experience by combining usability, accessibility, and aesthetics.

Job Responsibilities

1. User Research and Hypothesis Translation:
   • Conduct user research to gather insights.
   • Translate research findings into actionable hypotheses.
   • Iterate designs based on hypotheses in an experiment-led culture.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Work closely with business, development, creative, and marketing teams.
   • Effectively communicate design concepts and decisions to cross-functional teams.
   • Collaborate on ideation, strategy, and execution of UX/UI projects.
3. Data-Driven Design:
   • Utilize data insights to inform and justify design choices.
   • Analyze user behavior and feedback to iterate and optimize designs.
   • Incorporate analytics and metrics to measure the success of design solutions.
4. Design Systems Management:
   • Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency and scalability.
   • Document design guidelines, components, and patterns for team reference.
   • Evolve design systems based on user feedback and industry best practices.
5. Testing and Prototyping:
   • Create interactive prototypes and mockups for user testing.
   • Conduct usability testing sessions and gather feedback.
   • Present walkthroughs of designs to stakeholders and incorporate feedback iteratively.
6. Alignment of Business Goals and User Needs:
   • Align UX/UI strategies with business objectives and user needs.
   • Proactively propose optimizations to improve the user experience.
   • Balance business goals with customer-centric design approaches.
7. User-Centric Design and Design Thinking:
   • Apply user-centric design principles throughout the design process.
   • Utilize design thinking methodologies to empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.
   • Advocate for the user's perspective within the team and organization.
8. SCRUM Team Collaboration:
   • Participate in SCRUM ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
   • Collaborate with the development team to ensure design requirements are met within sprint timelines.
   • Adapt designs based on feedback and changes during sprint cycles.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
3. Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles is a plus.
4. Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and a clear understanding of UX/UI principles.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions.