Sr. UX/UI Designer (Open Finance) 6 Months Contract Onsite in UAE - Octopus

We are seeking an experiencedManager – UX/UI Designerto lead the user experience design process for digital products related toOpen Finance. The role focuses on creating intuitive, seamless, and user-centered experiences across web and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible forwireframing, prototyping, usability testing support, and UI design, while collaborating closely withproduct managers, developers, and stakeholdersto ensure that design solutions align with bothuser needs and business goals.

This role requires someone who canown the design lifecycle, advocate for users, and contribute to the evolution of UX strategy and design processes.

Key Responsibilities

UX & Interaction Design

• Design theinformation architecture and interaction flowsfor websites, mobile applications, and digital platforms.
• Createwireframes, user flows, and sitemapsto ensure intuitive navigation and seamless user journeys.
• Applyuser-centered design principlesto improve usability and product adoption.

Prototyping & UI Design

• Developlow-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypesusing tools such asFigma, Sketch, or Miro.
• Createhigh-quality UI designs, mockups, and interactive prototypesaligned with design systems.
• Work closely with UI and development teams to ensuredesign feasibility and consistency.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate withproduct managers, developers, and cross-functional teamsto align design with product strategy.
• Present design concepts, research insights, and usability findings to stakeholders.
• Advocate for theuser perspective throughout the product lifecycle.

UX Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to thedevelopment and maintenance of UX strategyaligned with product and business goals.
• Continuously improvedesign processes, workflows, and collaboration practices.
• ApplyAgile or Lean methodologiesto iterate and optimize design outcomes.

Usability & User Research

• Supportusability testing, user interviews, and research activities.
• Analyze user insights and feedback to inform design decisions.
• Translate research findings intoactionable product improvements.

Project Ownership

• Managedesign projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure designs maintainbrand consistency and visual identityacross all digital touchpoints.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experiencein UX/UI design.
• Proven experience designingweb and mobile applications.
• Experience withwireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Experience working incross-functional teams within Agile environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise inFigma, Sketch, Miro, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding ofuser research and design thinking methodologies.
• Experience creatingwireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
• Understanding ofresponsive design and digital accessibility.
• Basic knowledge ofHTML/CSS and front-end frameworksis a plus.