70 Head Of Design jobs in Dubai

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Head of Design (UX/UI) who can architect, lead, and evolve the way design operates across Disrupt's ecosystem of ventures. This is a venture-native, AI-first leadership position where design equals strategy, execution, and unfair advantage.

Position Assistant Manager | Lead Technical Recruiter | HR Business Partner | Talent Acquisition Partner (the job title appears in the original listing but the core focus is the Head of Design)

Must-Have Experience

• 8+ years in UX/UI design leadership, ideally across startups, agencies, or venture studios.
• Proven ability to design systems at scale (Figma libraries, component frameworks, design ops).
• Deep experience in UX architecture, product flows, CRO, and landing page design.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, multi-venture environments with overlapping timelines.
• Strong grasp of AI design tools (MidJourney, Framer, Runway, Galileo, etc.) and how to integrate them into workflows.
• Think in systems, templates, and repeatability—not one-off projects.
• BELIEVES design is strategy, not service.
• Obsessed with speed-to-impact and measurable outcomes (conversion rates, engagement, LTV/CAC).
• Comfortable leading hybrid squads (product + GTM + design) and working cross-functionally.
• Taste level that blends Apple's design rigor with Uncommon Studio's creative boldness.

1. Design Strategy & Intelligence (HQ)
   • Own and evolve the Disrupt Design System (DDS): UI kits, brand systems, UX flows, AI prompt templates, and component libraries.
   • Codify design standards and frameworks that balance speed, scale, and creative differentiation across 100+ ventures.
   • Drive design as a strategic function embedded in product and GTM, not a downstream service.
   • Guide embedded design squads across top ventures, providing direction on UX architecture, feature UI, onboarding flows, and CRO-driven product design.
   • Ensure every venture has a high-performing, conversion-oriented product experience from MVP to growth stage.
   • Balance custom venture identity with DDS-driven scalability.
2. Creative Execution & Growth Design
   • Oversee design for launch assets: websites, landing pages, signup flows, and GTM creative.
   • Drive CRO experimentation and growth design loops, making data-informed design decisions to increase LTV/CAC performance.
   • Collaborate with the Creative Studio for campaign visuals, ensuring seamless integration between product design and marketing storytelling.
3. AI-Native Design Ops
   • Build workflows where AI + agents handle 70% of repetitive design work, while designers focus on system-building, curation, and innovation.
   • Oversee Figma libraries, permissions, Notion-based intake boards, and automation tools that ensure 48h launch-readiness for new ventures.
   • Develop QA systems (AI-assisted) to check design against DDS standards and performance data.
   • Lead and mentor a distributed team of designers (generalists, UX/UI specialists, motion designers, system builders).
   • Create a feedback-driven design culture with monthly councils, retrospectives, and continuous iteration.
   • Be a thought leader internally and externally, representing Disrupt's design philosophy at events, in media, and with partners.

• Architect the most powerful venture design system in history.
• Lead design across 100+ startups in AI, Web3, SaaS, wellness, and beyond.
• Work in an AI-native environment where design tools and agents amplify your impact.
• Be part of a visionary venture studio where design is treated as the frontline weapon, not a side function.

If you're ready to weaponize design at the scale of 100+ ventures and shape the future of venture design systems, we want to hear from you.

• Director

• Full-time

• Design, Product Management, and Art/Creative

• Technology, Information and Internet, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Marketing Services

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We are seeking an accomplished Product Design Specialist to develop innovative product designs that meet customer needs.

• Create detailed sketches, 3D models, and design presentations for high-end timber lever handles and pull handles.
• Evaluate suitable timber materials, finishes, and ergonomic considerations for handle production.
• Develop production-ready design files and documentation to ensure seamless execution.

• Proven experience as a product designer with a focus on furniture, timber products, or architectural hardware.
• Proficiency with design and modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360).
• Detailed knowledge of timber materials, joinery techniques, and finishes suitable for high-quality handle production.

This role offers a chance to work on various projects, utilizing your expertise to create premium products. As a Product Design Specialist, you will be part of a collaborative environment where your skills and ideas are valued.

Innovate mobile and web applications in the health tech field as a Product Designer at a leading metabolic health clinic.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the entire design lifecycle from problem framing to ideation, prototyping, validation, and delivery of high-fidelity designs.
• Design intuitive graphs, dashboards, and complex data representations to help users interpret health data effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver personalized healthcare solutions.
• Requirements:
• At least 4+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile platforms.
• A strong portfolio showcasing data visualization, complex information design, and mobile/web application UX/UI.

About GluCare:

GluCare is a next-generation metabolic health clinic, blending clinical data and remote patient monitoring to deliver personalized healthcare. Our platform integrates wearables, continuous glucose monitors, and other biometric data sources to support patients and clinicians managing chronic conditions like diabetes and metabolic disorders.

The product design leadership role oversees design teams across various business areas. The leader sets and executes the design vision, builds high-performing teams, and ensures design excellence and consistency.

• Define and implement the product design strategy for assigned product areas, ensuring alignment with global design principles, usability, accessibility, and design system standards.
• Build, manage, and inspire a diverse team of product design leads, managers, and senior designers, fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and high performance.
• Partner with product, technology, and design leaders to align on strategy, drive execution, and maximize the impact and ROI of design.
• Mentor and develop design talent, supporting career growth and building a thriving design community.
• Contribute to and help shape product roadmaps, balancing short-term delivery with long-term vision.

• 10+ years of design and UX leadership experience in high-traffic digital products (100,000+ daily users), ideally in e-commerce, marketplaces, or product-driven companies.
• Proven experience leading and scaling design teams of 30+ people, including managers and senior ICs.
• Strong people management, team development, recruiting, and organizational building skills.
• Deep expertise in product design, design systems, and building end-to-end experiences in complex environments.

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead the design, development, and distribution of merchandise across various sectors. This role requires a blend of creative product vision and retail management.

• Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development: Manage end-to-end product development, collaborating with IP holders to create merchandise aligned with brand standards and market trends.
2. Retail & Distribution Support: Oversee multi-channel strategies for B2B, B2C, and DTC, ensuring efficient inventory and distribution management across channels.
3. Sourcing & Supply Chain Optimization: Coordinate with suppliers to secure quality materials, monitor logistics, and optimize cost and lead times.
4. Market Analysis & Trend Monitoring: Conduct market research to identify trends and innovation opportunities, informing product development decisions.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with design, procurement, and marketing teams to execute product launches and drive market engagement.

• 10 years of experience in product development, retail, or a related field in sports, fashion, lifestyle, or entertainment.
• Proven expertise in managing full product cycles and collaborating with IP holders.
• Familiarity with multi-channel retail strategies, supply chain logistics, and sustainable sourcing.
• Preferred Skills: Experience in retail technologies and e-commerce platforms.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Dubai

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and skilled perfume packaging designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating luxurious and minimalist designs for perfumes and cosmetics.

• Create stunning perfume box designs that convey elegance, exclusivity, and minimalism.
• Design print-ready dielines / templates optimized for cost-efficient production.
• Develop 3D mockups of the packaging for presentation and marketing use.
• Integrate brand name, logo, tagline, batch code, and cautionary text in both Arabic and English.
• Suggest premium finishing options including embossing, debossing, foil stamping, spot UV, and material textures.

• Proven experience in packaging design, ideally within perfumes, cosmetics, or luxury consumer goods.
• Strong ability to create designs that convey luxury and minimalism.
• Understanding of printing and production requirements, ensuring designs are both beautiful and feasible for mass production.
• Familiarity with regional perfume packaging styles and trends.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar).
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and openness to creative collaboration and revisions.

Senior UX/UI Product Design Consultant, UAE

Posted 2 days ago

Dubai, AE

Senior

Salary Range:To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

Lab49 seeks a UX/UI Product Design Consultant in the UAE. Solve complex challenges and drive innovation in finance technology. Freelance, not full-time.

Description

Lab49 is an award winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street's door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution, DevOps, cloud and data science. Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact.

Lab49 is an award winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street's door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution, DevOps, cloud and data science. Being part of Lab49 means bringing your drive and creativity into an environment where your contributions will make immediate impact.

Lab49 is hiring an experienced and superior quality-oriented UX/UI Product Design Consultant for an exciting opportunity in the UAE. Elevate your consulting career with unparalleled experience in one of the world's most dynamic business hubs. Join us and leverage your expertise to shape the future of innovation and growth for our clients. The UX/UI Product Design Consultant will work with our development teams, envisioning and designing the desktop, web, and mobile applications we create. You like to solve complex challenges and think outside the box. With strong written and verbal communication skills, you not only understand client requirements, but are comfortable making presentations. This is a freelancer-type role for sporadic engagements with varying scope and duration. THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME POSITION.

Defining User Experience: Owning the overall flow and layout of screens, the fields and information presented, available actions and interactions, and data visualizations for assigned projects.

Problem Solving & Innovation: Collaborating with the client to solve complex workflow challenges, developing innovative ways to visualize market data, and proactively identifying essential tools and features that enhance the client's solution.

Client Collaboration & Iteration: Thinking on your feet to sketch, present, iterate, and refine design ideas in real-time with clients, incorporating feedback efficiently.

Exposure & Adaptability: Gaining broad exposure to diverse client business areas and a wide range of technologies, quickly learning new skills and terminology, and building rapport with various end-users.

Project Delivery: Working closely with the product and development team to deliver design solutions that align with project timelines and client objectives.

8+ years of solid experience in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design or Information Architecture including an ability to define and drive the process. Hands-on experience in user research, sketching solutions, wire-framing and final UI/Visual design. An abiding interest in and competence for solving real-world business problems. Experience working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Ability to communicate effectively and to influence client strategy, tactics, and perceptions. Determination to succeed despite obstacles and challenges, and a positive attitude favoring achievement of goals over open-ended investigation. Resourcefulness and independence. Outstanding communication skills. Flexibility and adaptability. Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or any design-related field is highly preferred. Registration as a freelancer in the UAE is mandatory for a candidate to be considered, this is not a full-time position. Candidates must have the portfolio .pdf file or link ready at screening.

Experience designing complex, interactive, transactional, enterprise-level, expert systems. Knowledge of, and strong demonstrated interest in, global financial markets and financial products. Excellent organisation skills striving for operational efficiency. Experience working in an agile environment. Ability to drive the product deliverables forward on time and at high quality. Experience operating within cross-functional teams. Corporate or retail banking experience. Responsive Web, Android, and iOS experience. Ability to work closely with other peers, the leads for product and engineering. Experience working in a consultancy environment a nice to have.

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

Join to apply for the Product Design Leadership (Bangkok-Based, Relocation provided) role at Agoda.

About Agoda: Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

As a Product Design Leader at Agoda, you will oversee product design teams across a variety of business areas. You will be responsible for setting and executing the design vision, building high-performing teams, and ensuring design excellence and consistency across all touchpoints. This role is flexible and may be assigned to lead design for different product verticals as business needs evolve. You will manage and mentor Product Design Leads, Managers, and senior designers, and work closely with cross-functional partners in Product, Technology, and Business to drive impact at scale.

• Design Strategy & Execution: Define and implement the product design strategy for assigned product areas (consumer, supply, enterprise, or internal tools), ensuring alignment with Agoda's global design principles, usability, accessibility, and design system standards
• Team Leadership: Build, manage, and inspire a diverse team of Product Design Leads, Managers, and Senior Designers. Foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and high performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Technology, and Design leaders to align on strategy, drive execution, and maximize the impact and ROI of design
• Design Systems & Consistency: Champion the adoption and evolution of Agoda's Design Systems, ensuring consistency and quality across all products and platforms
• Talent Development: Mentor and develop design talent, supporting career growth and building a thriving design community
• Product Roadmap Influence: Contribute to and help shape product roadmaps, balancing short-term delivery with long-term vision
• Performance & Impact: Set and track KPIs for design teams, reporting on performance and business impact
• Advocacy: Be a passionate advocate for user-centered design, bringing cross-functional partners into the research and design process

• 10+ years of design and UX leadership experience in high-traffic digital products (100,000+ daily users), ideally in e-commerce, marketplaces, or product-driven companies
• Proven experience leading and scaling design teams of 30+ people, including managers and senior ICs
• Strong people management, team development, recruiting, and organizational building skills
• Deep expertise in product design, design systems, and building end-to-end experiences in complex environments
• Track record of setting vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and aligning teams with business goals
• Experience driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing at the executive level
• Data-driven and strategic, with a strong ability to balance long-term vision with short- and medium-term goals
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in OTAs, e-commerce or product driven companies
• Experience managing Designer Managers & Principle level designers
• Experience in driving strategy & influencing product roadmaps
• Experience with utilization AI across design org operations, product output

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