UX/UI Designer (Data Visualization & Dashboards)- Remote

-Location: fully remotely for a client in UAE

-Contract : 3 Months might be extendable

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives and user needs into dashboard UX flows, wireframes, and visual hierarchies.
• Design pixel-perfect layouts and reusable components in Figma (Auto Layout, components/variants, design tokens).
• Produce interactive Figma prototypes that demonstrate navigation, filtering, drill-through, tooltips, and state handling.
• Define and govern an Analytics Design System: colour scales, typography, grid systems, chart usage guidelines aligned to brand.
• Partner with data engineers and BI developers to ensure feasibility, performance, and accessibility of the implemented designs.
• Conduct user research (interviews, usability testing, heuristic reviews) and synthesize insights to inform iterative design.
• Embed accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA), including colour contrast, keyboard navigation, and alt text.
• Support internationalization/localization in dashboards, including right-to-left considerations when applicable.
• Create clear specifications and handoff artifacts (component libraries, redlines, interaction notes) for development.
• Measure adoption and usability (usage analytics, task success) and drive continuous improvements based on data and feedback.
• Maintain versioning and governance: change logs, release notes, stakeholder sign-offs for dashboard iterations.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and design sprints; run demos and training to build data literacy and dashboard adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design/HCI, Information Visualization, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–6+ years in UX/UI design with a focus on data visualization and dashboards.
• Expertise in Figma (Auto Layout, components/variants, libraries, design tokens) and prototyping.
• Strong grasp of visualization best practices (chart selection, preattentive attributes, information hierarchy).
• Hands-on experience collaborating with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and understanding their constraints.
• Working knowledge of front-end concepts (HTML/CSS) and design systems at scale.
• Proficiency in user research methods and usability testing; ability to turn findings into design iterations.
• Accessibility knowledge (WCAG 2.1 AA) and inclusive design across devices and locales.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bonus: exposure to Power BI theme JSON, DAX basics, or custom visual constraints.

Required Skills

• Customer-centric problem solving and systems thinking.
• Structured storytelling and narrative design for executive audiences.
• Visual craft and attention to detail; pragmatic trade-offs with data/tech constraints.
• Collaboration and influence across cross-functional teams.
• Growth mindset; rapid prototyping and iterative delivery.