User Interface Designer

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on UI/UX Designer to deliver digital banking experiences across mobile and desktop. The role will translate established UX concepts and design systems into intuitive, consistent interfaces, working closely with Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, and Delivery teams. Reporting directly to the Design Lead in the Center of Excellence, the designer should combine strong UI craftsmanship, UX expertise, and business understanding.

Key Responsibilities

Design end-to-end user experiences and high-fidelity interfaces for mobile and desktop applications.

Apply established design systems and corporate brand guidelines consistently across products and platforms.

Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the design system, including reusable components, patterns, and interaction standards.

Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs using Figma.

Apply design principles to ensure consistent experiences across different screen sizes and platforms.

Work with product owners, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to review requirements, resolve design challenges, and support implementation.

Review implemented designs to help ensure alignment with approved UX, UI, brand, and design-system standards.

Facilitate design reviews and stakeholder sessions, clearly communicating design rationale and recommendations.

Proactively identify design, requirement, or delivery issues and raise them early to prevent blockers.

Support the creation and review of UX copy in English and Arabic, ensuring clarity and consistency across the experience.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional UI/UX design experience, supported by a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work.

Proven experience designing mobile applications, web platforms, and responsive digital experiences.

Strong visual and interaction design skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, UX methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and usability.

Hands-on experience working with established design systems and reusable component libraries.

High proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and component-based design.

Practical experience with user research, usability testing, and design validation methods.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic, including the ability to review and refine UX copy.

Experience in UX writing or digital copywriting is an advantage.

Experience in banking, financial services, or similarly complex and regulated digital environments is preferred.

Desired Attributes

Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable taking ownership.

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and ambiguity.

Curious and confident in asking questions and challenging assumptions constructively.

Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.

Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.