Staff Product Designer

As part of the Delivery Hero network, talabat is the pioneer of the online food ordering industry in the Middle East. We’re on a mission to become one of the most “Experience-first” companies in the region — and we’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to help make that a reality.

This role sits within our Shopping Tribe (food vertical in the app), specifically in the Finding & Discovery domain. You’ll work closely with domain leads in product and engineering on strategic topics and support multiple cross-functional squads in shaping the future of discovery.

We’re looking for someone who brings a strategic mindset, strong product and business acumen, and deep expertise in design and research craft. Someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, and is excited to partner with both product teams and business stakeholders to create meaningful impact. Team culture matters to us — we value people who are adaptable, curious, present, organized, and exceptional in storytelling and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop deep domain knowledge of your squad's product area and collaborate with your manager to solve complex problems.
• Engage in generative research to understand the problem space and design delightful customer experiences.
• Minimize assumptions in the design process and work with product managers to define focus areas while measuring ongoing improvements.
• Gather continuous feedback from users throughout problem-solving stages.
• Create elegant and simple solutions to complex interaction problems.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to generate ideas and build consensus.
• Utilize and evolve the design system to produce flows, prototypes, sketches, and high-fidelity visuals.
• Use metrics for continuous user experience evaluation and improvement.
• Improve design processes and tools to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Present your work to peers and stakeholders for review and feedback.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a creative, supportive culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts/Design/Marketing/Graphic Design/Visual Communication/Multimedia Graphics preferred.
• 5-6 years of full-time UX & UI design experience in agile, consumer-focused, high-performance organizations.
• Effective problem-solving skills with advanced knowledge of frameworks such as double diamond and design thinking.
• 2-3 years of experience in user interaction and organizing workshops with stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, InVision, Zeplin).
• A strong portfolio showcasing design thought processes and an advanced understanding of user experience.
• Proven track record of delivering quality designs and understanding the critical details at every release stage.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions and inspire action.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset.

Company Overview:
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, aiming to deliver an amazing experience — fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70 countries and have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017. Launched in Kuwait in 2004, talabat serves communities in eight countries, offering convenience and reliability for everyday deliveries. We harness innovative technology to simplify life for our customers, optimize operations for local restaurants and shops, and support our riders.

We are building a high-performance culture with an engaged workforce and strong talent density, proudly being recognized as a multi award-winning place to work.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is likely preferred, but specific language requirements are not mentioned.