UX Designer

Imagine working with a world-class technology team, shaping the future of digital experiences for the consumer finance industry in Egypt... b_labs is the innovation arm of B.TECH, a cornerstone of the Egyptian retail industry. We are looking for a UX Designer to be part of our Fintech squad who will play a pivotal role in building Egypt's leading consumer finance product. As a UX Designer, you will play a critical role in defining the user experience of our digital product. You will work closely with product and engineering peers to create outstanding experiences for our customers. Your work will bring to life a world-class consumer finance product, driving innovation and creating game-changing experiences. If you are passionate about designing breakthrough digital products and thrive in a diverse and inclusive team, b_labs is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at the forefront of digital retail in Egypt and help shape the future of our industry, one breakthrough at a time. **Responsibilities** - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand the user needs and business goals, and translate them into intuitive and elegant design solutions - Create and iterate on user-centric wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that bring new product features and functionalities to life - Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and feedback, and iterate on designs to optimize the user experience - Build and maintain a design system that scales across multiple products and platforms, and ensure its adoption by the wider team - Anticipate potential design problems and proactively propose solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility - Keep up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and share your expertise with the wider team to foster a culture of creativity and innovation - Lead by example and actively promote a safe, collaborative, diverse, and agile company culture, inspiring others to embrace our values **Requirements**: - Extensive experience as a Designer, preferably in the Fintech industry - Strong expertise in user research and usability testing, with experience planning, conducting and synthesizing user research sessions - In-depth understanding of design principles, information architecture, and interaction design, with a focus on creating intuitive and accessible user interfaces - Demonstrated experience in developing wireframes and prototypes, testing design ideas with real users to assess value and mitigate risks - Passion for user-centered design and a strong portfolio of work demonstrating your design thinking and problem-solving skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate design recommendations and decisions to cross-functional teams and stakeholders - Strong collaboration skills with an agile mindset, excited to work with a range of stakeholders from business and technology - Willingness to continuously learn and improve skills and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends **Benefits** Office environment: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams. Education budget: We believe the learning journey never ends, therefore you will be entitled to an annual education budget to take part in trainings, courses or onsite conferences of your choice. Flexibility: You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office. However, if you want to join your teammates onsite, we will subsidize the costs for lunch to foster the b_labs office community Mobility package: When you are joining the b_labs office, we will subsidize your mobility expenses for public transport. Equipment: From "Day 1" you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.