BC - Design Studio - UX-UI Design - Staff

EY GDS MENA, Design Studio, Staff – UX/UI Design

Overview

GDS Design Studio, a part of MENA GDS’ Customer and Growth team, combines design, marketing, and customer experience (CX) technology to drive client growth and drive organizational efficiency. We leverage a "design first," human-centred approach to ensure our solutions are built around true user needs and delivered with the latest technology.

We focus specifically on the innovative and growing need for digital transformation within the region. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences by working closely with cross-functional teams in an agile approach within a dynamic environment. Join us to work on high-impact projects across diverse industries.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Staff - UX/UI Designer to join our studio.

This is a hands-on role where you will:

• Support Design Strategy: Contribute to the development of experience direction and compelling storytelling for digital products and services.
• Participate in Project Delivery: Play a key role across the full design and delivery lifecycle, working alongside senior leaders to ensure high-quality outcomes from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate in Workshops: Facilitate and participate in co-creation sessions and workshops with stakeholders and team members to align on project goals.
• Engage in Discovery: Actively participate in the discovery phase using design thinking methodologies and user research to uncover user needs.
• Deliver Multi-Platform Output: Execute high-quality UX/UI deliverables across web, mobile apps, immersive experiences, static design, and motion creatives.
• Partner with Tech Teams: Collaborate closely with technology experts, applying strong technical awareness of custom development, low-code, and ERP integrations to ensure design feasibility.
• Utilize Innovation Tools: Leverage GenAI tools for research, ideation, and rapid prototyping to enhance team efficiency and output.
• Support Peer Growth: Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented studio environment.
• You will be an integral part of the full design and delivery lifecycle—contributing to insights, visioning, and prototyping while championing design excellence as a vital member of our multidisciplinary teams.

The Impact You’ll Make

In recent years, industries have been disrupted and transformed by digital technology. As a design and innovation consulting professional, you will help our clients navigate this landscape by creating engaging, intuitive solutions. As organizations look to leverage the competitive advantages of technology, we are committed to helping you develop the right skills for today’s fast-paced environment. Working on programs that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be invaluable to your career growth and your development as a global leader in digital innovation.

• Focus Areas
• User Experience & Interface Design
• Problem Framing & Discovery
• Prototyping & Visualisation
• Design Systems & Brand Alignment
• Delivery
• Collaboration with Technology & Product Teams
• Mentoring & Quality Assurance
• Research, Benchmarking & Validation
• Innovation & Emerging Tools

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements to translate complex needs into clear, intuitive design solutions.
• Develop and maintain design themes, style guides, and scalable systems to ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Work as a core team player alongside designers, product owners, content writers, and SMEs to achieve unified project goals.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to provide a range of evidence-based design options.
• Identify user friction points and articulate design solutions with a clear, logical rationale.
• Create high-fidelity wireframes, storyboards, user interfaces, icons, and micro-interactions.
• Review implemented designs and coordinate with technology teams for bug fixes and UI enhancements.
• Integrate gamification and micro-interaction strategies to improve user engagement.
• Utilize industry-standard tools including Figma, Adobe CC, Sketch, Miro, and Mural.
• Stay current with emerging design tools, GenAI, and industry best practices.
• Support the growth of junior designers while upholding standards for design quality and accessibility.
• Ensure design consistency and project governance are maintained across all deliverables.
• Ability to travel within the MENA region for client workshops and project-specific needs.

Requirements

• Education
• Design school and Art School graduates/post graduates
• Any other discipline

Experience

• 4-6 years in UX UI design roles with an interesting portfolio
• Appreciates the need to understand business and numbers and its relationship with creative work

Technical Skills

• Hands-on expertise with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and Mural for design, collaboration, and prototyping.
• Practical experience with GenAI tools for research synthesis, ideation, and rapid prototyping.
• Background in design systems and scalable UI frameworks.
• Comfortable working across web, mobile, immersive, static, and motion creative formats.
• Adaptable to evolving technology platforms and AI-driven design workflows.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills for seamless partnership with designers, developers, and product managers.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and technical feasibility to diverse, non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a rigorous focus on quality, precision, and design integrity.
• A systematic approach to identifying and resolving UX/UI challenges efficiently.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to manage workloads, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• An open, receptive attitude toward feedback and a commitment to iterative improvement.
• A proactive learner who stays current with emerging UX practices and design technologies.
• Strong relationship-building skills to manage stakeholder expectations and foster trust.

Ideal Candidate

• Balances design sensitivity with engineering rigour.
• Comfortable working across design and engineering disciplines.
• High attention to detail in alignment, spacing, typography, and interaction behaviour.
• Eager to improve workflows, performance, and accessibility.
• A team player
• Confident in consulting and presenting to internal teams and clients.
• Adaptable to evolving technologies and design methodologies.

What Working at EY Offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you