At DarkMatter, we are building an organization of specialists to provide the ultimate integrated cyber security protection available. Whatever the scope, scale or sensitivity of our clients' work, we'll assess their risks, resolve their vulnerabilities and always keep them ahead of the threat, offering them the best possible products and solutions.
DarkMatter is developing a suite of communication applications covering encrypted voice, instant messaging, email and other in-transit data.
The Role As a user experience designer, you will be creating and communicating designs for our secure communication products. We are looking for candidates who have experience in creating, implementing, and/or adopting design systems, who are equally creative, problem-solving, and adoption-minded.
In this role, you will: - Highly knowledgeable in designing for mobile apps and responsive web experiences; well versed in user interface design processes and methodology, including user-centered design
- Work with product management teams to gather and define requirements for new features in a very fast-paced environment
- Document and communicate complex designs with attention to detail and justify design decisions / rationale
- Crafting scenarios, user flows, wireframes, and visuals that clearly communicate design intent to everyone, designers and non-designers alike
- Solid time management and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, at various stages of their development
- Review product builds and provide feedback to engineering throughout the product cycle
- Collaborate within the UX design team on methodology, internal tools such as pattern libraries and UX patterns
- Communicate effectively in a cross-functional product development team and present ideas and designs effectively
- Comprehensive portfolio of work that demonstrates ability to create understandable, well-thought designs
REQUIREMENTS To bring your dream to life, you'll need: Required Skills: - Bachelor's Degree in User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or related discipline.
- 7-10 years of experience in designing desktop and mobile apps
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
- Expert-level skills with design tools, such as Sketch, Adobe CS, etc.
- Ability to produce high-fidelity comps of designs
- Knowledge of usability patterns, standards, and information architecture principles
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
- Have a good knowledge of iOS design and Android material design specifications
Desired Skills: - Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA
- Ability to work independently, handling schedules in fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Working in Abu Dhabi
At DarkMatter, we're turning our biggest ideas into reality in the fastest moving and most dynamic city on the planet. Working here, you'll lead technical innovation in the region while taking advantage of all Abu Dhabi has to offer. From first class healthcare and education, to superior living accommodations and cultural attractions, you'll find your ideal career and more in this global crossroads. The UAE is one of the safest and most secure areas in the world. And with its location between Europe, Africa and Asia, you'll expand your worldview in just a short flight. But you won't have to venture far from the city to experience its diversity. You'll find people of over 50 nationalities working in the DarkMatter Group. Join us and see that while far away from the concrete tech jungle, Abu Dhabi is an oasis where your latest innovations will thrive and grow.
ABOUT THE COMPANY DarkMatter is transforming the cyber security landscape. Headquartered in the UAE and operating globally, we're the region's first and only fully integrated digital defence and cyber security consultancy and implementation firm. Our elite team of global experts deliver advanced, next-generation solutions to governments and enterprises across the cyber security spectrum.
We help clients simplify the enormous complexity of today's ever-evolving cyber threats. Our vision is to protect the future by securing its technologies. Innovation and Research are cornerstones to our development and the activities in these areas underpin our entire range of offerings, including Secure Communications, Public Key Infrastructure and Big Data & Analytics products.
