Lead UI/UX Designer

Company Overview:

Established in 2008, The Metropolitan Group is a distinguished leader in the UAE real estate sector. Metropolitan Premium Properties, our flagship entity, is renowned as Dubai's premier real estate agency. We are accredited brokers for licensed developers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated for our sales achievements with top developers like EMAAR, Dubai Properties, MERAAS, DAMAC, ALDAR, and others.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create and enhance designs for multi-page websites and real estate search platforms.
• Design landing pages for special projects, present them to stakeholders, hand off to development teams, and conduct design reviews.
• Develop adaptive designs and ensure seamless transfer of web products to development.
• Continuously improve web products by balancing aesthetics, business goals, and user experience.
• Propose innovative solutions, build prototypes, and collaborate with marketing teams and copywriters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to manage your workload independently, accurately assess tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort with starting projects from scratch, working with minimal information, and thriving in creative challenges.
• Proficiency in Figma, particularly for large projects (UI Kit, AutoLayout, Components).
• Understanding that tasks will involve not only creative work but also systematization, adaptations, and manager requirements that prioritize business functionality over aesthetics.

Hard Skills:

• Experience working with web products/services.
• Strong UI design skills, with the ability to translate concepts into impactful design solutions.
• Sharp decision-making ability and a keen design eye.
• Expertise in handing off designs to developers and creating adaptive layouts.
• A systematic approach to design, with meticulous attention to components, options, and layout structures.
• Deep understanding of core design principles like grids, color theory, line spacing, and margins, which should be evident in your portfolio.
• Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to immerse yourself in processes and build them from the ground up.
• Proactive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Creative mindset combined with strong structural thinking and the ability to analyze and organize information.
• Keen attention to detail and a strong grasp of design principles.
• Ability to handle stress, accept constructive feedback, and improve upon it.

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience mentoring designers or working within a team environment.
• Have experience with real estate-related products.
• Are skilled in Adobe Photoshop.

Join Metropolitan Premium Properties:

• TOP-3 Best Workplace 2024 in the UAE.
• Accredited as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK in the UAE for 3 years in a row.
• Leading company in the UAE market with 15 years of experience.
• Top-selling broker with all major UAE developers.
• Recipient of the International Property Awards 2022 for "Best Real Estate Agency Marketing."
• Awarded with the Feefo Platinum Service Award 2024 for delivering exceptional customer service in the real estate industry.

Hiring Flow:

If you believe that the Lead UI/UX Designer position at Metropolitan is your dream job, kindly submit your CV and portfolio. The next steps are:

• Recruiter Interview: A chance for us to get to know each other better.
• Challenge Completion: A task to assess mutual compatibility.
• Hiring Manager Interview: An opportunity to meet key team members and delve into job details.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals to contribute to Metropolitan success stories.