As a Principal Product Designer at Deriv’s Dubai office, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our trading platforms in one of the world’s most exciting cities. Our modern workspace, located in Dubai’s thriving business district, is a centre for innovation and collaboration where you’ll work alongside a diverse team of product managers, engineers, and designers from around the globe. Imagine building intuitive and sophisticated trading interfaces that empower our users, using your expertise to navigate complex design challenges and deliver exceptional user experiences. Dubai’s unique blend of ambition, technological advancement, and global connectivity provides ample opportunities for your career growth. As part of our Dubai team, you’ll have the chance to make a substantial impact on Deriv’s product design while experiencing the energy and opportunity that Dubai has to offer. Your challenges and mission
Be the architect of our digital experience. You’ll build and maintain a robust design system that ensures a seamless and consistent user journey across our platforms, tackling the challenges of complexity and responsiveness head-on.
Nurture and inspire your team. You’ll guide and mentor a team of product designers, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity flourishes, and everyone’s skills are constantly evolving.
Conquer the mobile frontier. You’ll design intuitive and impactful mobile trading applications, transforming intricate trading processes into effortless user flows.
Collaborate and conquer. You’ll partner closely with Product Management and Engineering teams, translating your design vision into reality and ensuring a smooth path from concept to launch.
Become the user’s voice. You’ll conduct user research, turning insights into actionable design decisions and validating your ideas through interactive prototypes.
Bring your trading expertise to the table (bonus). If you’ve got experience in the trading world, you’ll have a unique advantage in creating designs that resonate with our users and align with their complex needs.
Never stop innovating. You’ll constantly explore new trends and technologies, ensuring our products remain at the cutting edge of design and functionality.
Be a persuasive advocate for design. You’ll confidently present your solutions to stakeholders, showcasing the value of design and securing buy-in at every level.
Requirements
7+ years in product design, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal design role
Proven experience in developing and scaling design systems that ensure consistent and flexible product experiences
Demonstrable success in designing for iOS and Android platforms, simplifying complex workflows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
Deep proficiency in Figma or similar design tools, with experience in prototyping, wireframing, interactive design, and user flows
Strong knowledge of user-centred design principles and deep expertise in simplifying complex processes without sacrificing functionality
Excellent communication skills – able to justify design decisions persuasively and influence teams across the business
What’s good to have
Experience in designing trading platforms or financial applications, especially those involving CFDs, Options, Commodities, Crypto, or Forex.
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus, enabling smooth collaboration with developers.
Proven ability to analyse and integrate user feedback, translating insights into design upgrades for continuous product improvement.
Benefits
Market-based salary
Annual performance bonus
Medical insurance
Housing and transportation allowance
Casual dress code
Work permit
A chance to work with top talent from across the globe (80+ nationalities)
