GrowValley Studio is the venture builder studio of GrowValley Ventures, on a mission to build 100 ventures by 2030 – partnering with influential partners and change-makers from across the MENA region. The first-ever venture studio with a public-private partnership, GrowValley builds ideas into ventures at scale in some of the most exciting and important spaces of our time.
With a keen focus on Education, Media, Ecommerce, Digital Economy, and Web3, we are building an ecosystem to bring together ideas, talent, expertise, guidance, and capital to build solutions to today’s challenges.To achieve these goals we are hiring seasoned operators who understand business models, critical thinkers to aid in ideation and validation, brave decision-makers who know when to scale or when to trash an idea, and inspired and talented creators of products and experiences.
At GrowValley, we recognize that exceptional user experiences are crucial for the growth and expansion of our venture-building studio. We are seeking an experienced and talented User Experience (UX) Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing and improving the usability, accessibility, and overall user experience of our various ventures’ digital products. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in UX design, enabling them to effectively contribute to the creation of intuitive and engaging user experiences that support our overall business success. This is an opportunity to make a real impact and support the creation of the businesses of the future.
Your Responsibilities
As our User Experience Designer, you will:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand user requirements, business goals, and technical constraints
- Design and develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design concepts and identify opportunities for improvement
- Analyze user feedback and performance metrics to refine and optimize the user experience continually
- Ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of digital products, considering diverse user needs and preferences
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design, incorporating them into our products as appropriate
- Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including style guides and pattern libraries, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team
- Advocate for user-centred design principles and champion the needs of end-users throughout the product development process
- Mentor and support junior UX designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should have:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a User Experience Designer or a similar capacity with Startups or SMEs
- A bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; a relevant portfolio showcasing your work in UX design is required
- Solid knowledge of UX design principles, methodologies, and tools, such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing, with proficiency in tools such as UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, or Hotjar
- Strong understanding of web standards, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and their impact on user experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex design concepts to diverse team members and stakeholders
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Join us at GrowValley and play a vital role in building and scaling successful ventures. Apply now to become our User Experience Designer and help us create the businesses of the future.