Manager - UX​/UI Designer; Finance Onsite in UAE - Octopus

We are seeking an experienced Manager - UX/UI Designer to lead the user experience design process for digital products related to Open Finance
. The role focuses on creating intuitive, seamless, and user-centered experiences across web and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for wire framing, prototyping, usability testing support, and UI design
, while collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that design solutions align with both user needs and business goals
.

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

• Design the information architecture and interaction flows for websites, mobile applications, and digital platforms.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and sitemaps to ensure intuitive navigation and seamless user journeys.
• Apply user-centered design principles to improve usability and product adoption.

• Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes using tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Miro.
• Create high-quality UI designs, mockups, and interactive prototypes aligned with design systems.
• Work closely with UI and development teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency.

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

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of UX strategy aligned with product and business goals.
• Continuously improve design processes, workflows, and collaboration practices.
• Apply Agile or Lean methodologies to iterate and optimize design outcomes.

• Support usability testing, user interviews, and research activities.
• Analyze user insights and feedback to inform design decisions.
• Translate research findings into actionable product improvements.

• Manage design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure designs maintain brand consistency and visual identity across all digital touchpoints.

• 6-8 years of experience in UX/UI design.
• Proven experience designing web and mobile applications.
• Experience with wire framing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within Agile environments.

• Strong expertise in Figma, Sketch, Miro, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of user research and design thinking methodologies.
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
• Understanding of responsive design and digital accessibility.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end frameworks is a plus.