Senior Product Designer at Careem

Careem

Dubai, United Arab Emirates·7h ago

SeniorFull-timeGitAI

Salary Range

$93,925 - $127,075 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

Careem is seeking a Product Designer II - Design System to lead the development and implementation of the company's design system. This role ensures consistency, scalability, and user-centered experiences across all digital platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and maintain design standards.

Key Responsibilities

→Oversee the iterative refinement of Careem's design system, aligning with business goals and user requirements.
→Establish and enforce scalable design standards to enhance consistency and user experience.
→Provide expert guidance on design decisions, influencing product strategy.
→Partner with product management, engineering, and design teams to integrate design solutions with business strategies.
→Manage stakeholder relationships, including executive leadership, to ensure clear communication and alignment.
→Lead design guilds to gather cross-product input and shape a scalable design system.
→Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the design system.
→Collaborate with engineering teams to translate design patterns into deployable components.
→Champion accessibility best practices (WCAG) and ensure an inclusive design system.
→Align with product teams on the design system backlog and roadmap.
→Monitor industry trends and introduce new design approaches.
→Conduct regular design reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
→Mentor team members and other designers, offering guidance on complex design challenges.
→Serve as the primary advocate for the design system within Careem.
→Ensure design work reflects high accuracy and comprehensive documentation.
→Represent the Design organization at Careem, advocating for design system initiatives.

Requirements

✓Expertise in design systems and stakeholder management.
✓Strong understanding of design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
✓Experience with documentation and accessibility (WCAG) standards.
✓Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence product strategy.
✓Proven ability to mentor and lead design initiatives.
✓Strategic thinking and alignment with business objectives.