We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Product Designer to join our innovative team at Inception in Abu Dhabi. As a lead, you will take charge of the design process from conceptualization to delivery, setting the standard for design excellence across our products. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our designs not only meet user needs but also push the boundaries of creativity and usability. This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire and guide a team, collaborating closely with engineering, product, and business teams to create impactful, user-centered solutions.
Inception is the UAE’s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft's AI SaaS, we focus on AI incubation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design Leadership: Drive the end-to-end design process, from user research to final implementation, ensuring consistency and excellence in user experience.
- User-Centric Approach: Translate business goals and user needs into functional, engaging, and aesthetically appealing design solutions.
- Collaboration and Strategy: Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define and align on the product vision, goals, and roadmap.
- Team Development and Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering an environment that promotes creativity and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a design advocate within the organization, conducting design critiques and promoting user-centered practices.
- Research and Testing: Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing; analyze findings to inform product strategy and design decisions.
- Prototyping and Iteration: Create interactive prototypes to gather user feedback, iterate based on results, and ensure a refined, user-friendly experience.
- Design Systems and Standards: Develop and maintain a scalable design system that ensures efficiency, consistency, and quality across platforms.
- Innovation and Trends: Stay current with design trends and propose new innovations to enhance the product experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
- Proven experience in leading design teams and successful product launches focusing on high-quality design and user experience.
Work Conditions
- Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking innovations.
- Career: Outstanding learning and growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative projects.
- Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike a balance between office and home.
- Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits, and more.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.