Senior Product Designer - MENA

As a Senior Product Designer at Carry1st, your primary responsibilities will include conducting user research, competitor analysis, and usability tests to inform your design decisions. You'll create wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes while ensuring a seamless user experience across various products, including B2B and B2C offerings. You’ll also collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and advocate for user-centered design principles.

Carry1st seeks candidates with a minimum of 6 years of product design experience, particularly in creating complex products. A profound understanding of the MENA region's design needs, alongside experience with design systems, is essential. Your application should include a compelling portfolio that showcases your design process across various phases.

Carry1st is committed to supporting its remote employees through various initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will receive a remote working allowance of $600 per year to enhance your work-from-home environment, access to fantastic equipment, and opportunities for learning and development through courses and training events.

The work culture at Carry1st fosters diversity and collaboration, allowing you to engage with a global team across 25+ countries. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and encourages team members to propose new ideas while participating in regular social and company events to strengthen connections.

At Carry1st, you'll have ample opportunities for professional growth as the company continues to expand. As a Senior Product Designer, you can take on leadership roles, mentor junior designers, and be actively involved in developing innovative products. Plus, working at a VC-backed startup opens doors for career advancements in the gaming and fintech industries.

Your answer should touch on the phases of your design process, from user research to prototyping and testing. Highlight how you adapt your approach based on context and user feedback, ensuring that the end product meets customer needs and aligns with business objectives.

Describe your methods for gathering user feedback, whether through surveys, usability testing, or analytics. Emphasize your ability to synthesize this feedback into actionable design improvements and how it informs your decisions moving forward.

Be specific about the design tools you regularly use, such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or others. Mention any experience you have with prototyping tools or collaboration software, and discuss how these tools facilitate your workflow.

Select an example that illustrates your problem-solving skills and creativity. Discuss the challenge, your approach, the design solution, and the impact your work had on the user experience or on the business as a whole.

Discuss your understanding of accessibility guidelines and best practices. Explain how you incorporate accessibility into your design process, ensuring your solutions cater effectively to diverse user requirements in the MENA region.

Emphasize the importance of collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product managers and engineers. Explain how such collaboration enhances the design process and leads to better product outcomes.

Highlight your commitment to continuous learning, whether through online courses, attending design conferences, or participating in design communities. Mention any specific resources or networks that you find particularly valuable.

Discuss your involvement in developing or maintaining design systems. Explain how a design system can improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability in product design and your role in its evolution.

Share your approach to prioritization, whether it’s based on project impact, deadlines, or stakeholder input. Describe any tools or methods you employ to manage your time efficiently and meet project milestones.

Reflect on sources of inspiration––whether they come from other designers, user stories, or industry trends. Share how this inspiration translates into your design philosophy and drives you to produce exceptional work.