Senior UI/UX Designer

Stella stays - who are we?

We offer beautifully designed, thoughtfully equipped, tech-enabled residences, and a seamless digital guest experience. 

Established in 2019, Stella Stays is present and growing rapidly in major cities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Europe and North America. Our proprietary technology empowers unmatched efficiency across real estate supply growth, interior design, pricing, economics, bookings, guest service, and property management. 

Stella Stays is the winner of:

• 2022 Gulf Business Award for "Proptech Company of The Year" 
  

  
  

• 2021 Stevie Awards for the “Most Innovative Tech Start-up of The Year” and “Innovative Achievement in Sales” for our technology and revenue generation strategy respectively.
  

  
  

About the role:

Whether for our internal apps or external apps, we have many challenging UI screens and UX flows that require highly dedicated designers who like to solve puzzles and optimize user efficiency all while creating aesthetically pleasing designs of the Stella Stays rocket ship:

• A world-class hotel management system that empowers guests to take full advantage of their stays
  
• A suite of web and mobile tools that comprise a task management platform that supports all of Stella Stays operations and gives us data on how our operations are functioning
  
• Streamlined logistics and inventory tracking to bring new properties online as soon as possible
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Steer the design process, emphasizing thorough research, conception, sketching, prototyping, and user testing, all with a strong focus on usability and efficiency.
  
• Oversee the conversion of high-level concepts into detailed user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, prioritizing intuitive and efficient user experiences.
  
• Stay updated on Figma's latest features, especially those that boost prototyping and the efficiency of the design system. Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date design system within Figma.
  
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, always prioritizing user experience.
  
• Deliver designs tailored for a range of devices and interfaces, while proactively anticipating user needs.
  
• Identify and address usability challenges, always aiming for user-centered, efficient solutions.
  
• Adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, refining designs based on feedback, user testing, and evolving company goals.
  
• Drive innovative solutions that elevate user satisfaction and efficiency.
  
• Lead in educating the team on UX's importance. Offer Figma-focused workshops for developers and hold regular discussions to streamline the development lifecycle and developers' tasks.
  

• A robust portfolio that demonstrates deep UX thinking, especially in creating efficient and intuitive user flows. This will be presented and defended during the interview.
  
• Minimum of three years of UI/UX design experience, with a substantial emphasis on user experience design. Preference for candidates with experience in designing intricate user flows for complex Enterprise-level digital environments.
  
• Mastery of interface design applications, particularly Figma.
  
• Deep-seated knowledge of UX design best practices and principles, coupled with a proven track record of designing for efficiency and user intuitiveness.
  
• Ability to extrapolate comprehensive user flows from minimal inputs such as user stories.
  
• Demonstrated foresight in anticipating future user needs and proactively identifying potential new features.
  
• Strong teamwork skills; experience with agile teams and collaborating with product managers and developers
  
• Capacity to translate abstract concepts into actionable UI designs.
  
• Passion for understanding and solving user challenges through innovative design.
  
• A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest UX trends, research, and methodologies in the industry.