At Data & AI Hub we’re unlocking cross-portfolio value through a centralized data platform and AI-powered solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and innovation across our operating companies. Aligned with the UAE’s bold vision for AI leadership, our Data & AI Hub is shaping the future of data-driven governance, building the next generation of AI products with both regional and global impact.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a UX/UI Design Lead to shape the next generation of our AI-powered products. You’ll craft intuitive, scalable, and human-centered experiences that make complex AI capabilities simple and impactful for users. As part of a fast-growing startup, you’ll work closely with product managers, AI engineers, and developers to define, design, and deliver innovative features that bring intelligence to the core of our platform. You’ll help turn powerful technology into seamless user experiences that drive adoption and delight.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, AI engineers, and developers to design elegant, intuitive solutions aligned with business and user goals
• Translate complex AI workflows and data into clear, usable, and visually engaging experiences
• Design and prototype end-to-end product flows using Figma and other relevant tools
• Conduct and apply insights from user research and usability testing to guide design decisions
• Contribute to and scale our design system, ensuring consistency across all products and touchpoints
• Present design concepts effectively, communicating rationale grounded in user needs and data
• Stay up to date with AI product design trends, human–AI interaction principles, and best practices in data visualization

Candidate Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, user-centered product design — ideally for complex or data-driven systems
• 4+ years of professional experience in UX/UI or product design
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma (components, design systems, prototyping)
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and usability fundamentals
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative startup environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you can clearly explain design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

• Experience designing for AI-powered tools, automation systems, or data platforms
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and how they translate into user-facing features
• Keen attention to detail and strong visual design sensibility. Experience working with distributed or multinational teams
• Awareness of ethical design considerations in AI products

Disclaimer

This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.