Experience Design Lead (UI/UX)

TL;DR

Experience Design Lead (UI/UX): Leading end-to-end design for enterprise clients, shaping user experiences from insight to strategy to implementation within agile delivery squads. Focus on human-centered design, digital transformation programs, and building scalable digital solutions across web, mobile, and connected experiences.

Location: Based in Dubai with a strong understanding of MENA markets.

Company

hirify.global is a global digital innovation company that fuses creativity, technology, and strategy to deliver exceptional experiences for brands.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end design from problem framing to shipped experiences.
• Facilitate design thinking and collaboration workshops, and conduct user research.
• Create meaningful information architecture, customer journeys, and user flows.
• Craft excellence in customer interaction and motion design, championing inclusive design & accessibility.
• Prototype, test, and iterate with clear business objectives, partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior designers and guide stakeholders through discussions, including supporting pitches.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Experience Design, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Portfolio demonstrating capability in complex, scalable digital solutions across Web, Mobile, and connected experiences.
• Experience gained in a Digital Transformation Consultancy or Digital Agency environment.
• Deep human-centered design expertise across research, interaction, UI, content & service design.
• Fluency in modern tools including Figma, Miro, prototyping, and AI design tools.
• Proven accessibility & inclusive design practice (WCAG/A11y) and Design Systems experience.
• Strong understanding of MENA markets, their unique challenges, and opportunities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with XD research tools (e.g., Maze, UserTesting).
• Good understanding of enterprise software solutions (e.g., Adobe, Sitecore).
• Familiarity with data reporting and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to deliver excellence within a growing creative team.
• Be part of hirify.global’s APMENA service line, collaborating with experts across the broader region.
• Thrive in a dynamic global organization that values autonomy, continuous learning, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Commitment to inclusion and accessibility for all team members.

Hiring process

• Recruitment team reviews applications for alignment with the role.
• If skills and experience align, the team will reach out for next steps.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided during the interview process if needed.