Senior UI/UX Designer

AlGooru is hunting for the next generation of Product talents!

We’re looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer

🪄 A bit about us

AlGooru is a Saudi-based learning platform that offers 1-on-1 private tutoring services in a variety of academic and recreational subjects. It is the first licensed private tutoring platform in Saudi Arabia, approved by the National e-Learning Center (NELC). AlGooru provides tailored educational support to students, and it's backed by several renowned investors including Constructor Capital, Techstars, Plug & Play, Raz Group, RZM Investment, and prestigious institutions like KAUST, Hub71, and MiSK.

Fun Fact: AlGooru originally derives from “Guru”, a Sanskrit* term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. 🥇

🎯 Main responsibilities

1. Focusing on user-centered designs to meet user needs.
2. Improving product usability for an enhanced user experience.
3. Ensuring design consistency across all our platforms.
4. Innovating by staying updated with design trends.
5. Balancing between positive user experience and business KPIs.

👣 A day in your life

• Maintain and refresh design guidelines and systems consistently.
• Ensure brand uniformity across digital products.
• Develop interactive prototypes showcasing user experiences.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders using shared prototypes.
• Create interfaces compatible with various devices and screen sizes.
• Integrate input from stakeholders, users, and team members into design improvements.
• Document design choices, reasoning, and guidelines for the team.
• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Define user interactions, transitions, and animations effectively.
• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests.
• Analyze user feedback and data to guide design decisions.

You’re the Senior UI/UX Designer we’re looking for if you have:

• 4-5 years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer
• Deep understanding and empathy for end-users needs
• Skillful in creating and applying client personas in design processes
• Proficient in various user research techniques, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
• Track record in developing and managing design systems for consistent cross-platform experiences
• Outstanding presentation abilities to communicate design concepts and reasoning effectively
• Driven to achieve exceptional UI/UX outcomes
• Strong multitasking skills, meeting tight deadlines
• Passionate about fostering creativity
• Great team player, works well in team settings
• Capability to offer mentorship and guidance to junior designers

⌛ Our application process

• Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
• Chemistry meeting (15-30 minutes)
• Technical assessment
• Technical interview (30-60 minutes)
• Vision-fit interview (30-60 minutes)
• Offer extended to successful applicants

🎁 Role benefits

• Work from Anywhere
• No clocking in/out
• Enjoy unlimited PTOs
• ESOP Shares
• Free Hardware & Software
• Monthly Pizza Fridays & more
• Learn and expense on us!
• AlGooru Library
• 0% Interest Talent Loans
• Quarterly Reward System
• Vibrant Startup Culture
• Fast Promotions (like really fast)
• Travel for company events and get reimbursed
• Coaching & Entrepreneurial Bytes

🎲 How to gain extra Gooru points

• Demonstrate your entrepreneurial, hustling, and energetic spirit
• Prove your ability to take full ownership of your role without the need to be micromanaged
• Conduct proper research about AlGooru prior to your interviews with us, we love people who already know about us.
• Be extra organized… like extra…