Role: Senior Brand & Visual Designer
Company: Ziina
Location: Dubai, UAE (Work starts remotely; very generous relocation support)
Job Type: Full-time
About Ziina
Ziina (meaning "beautiful ornament" in Arabic) is a financial technology company that simplifies money management for people in the Middle East. Their straightforward app enables direct peer-to-peer money transfers. The app's success speaks for itself — it has attracted over 22,000 people to its waitlist and won eight design awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design and UX Design awards.
Ziina holds a unique position in the market by being licensed by the UAE Central Bank and backed by renowned startup accelerator Y Combinator. Their Dubai-based team of 40 members represents 15 nationalities and includes alumni from leading companies such as Apple, Uber, Bain & Co., Oracle, Coinbase, Nubank, Stanford, Careem, and Yandex. The team nurtures a creative environment that champions collaboration and fresh perspectives.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Maintaining and evolving Ziina's brand identity through asset management and updated brand guidelines, while collaborating with teams to uphold creative standards.
- Designing marketing materials, social media content, presentations, ads, and landing pages that align with Ziina's aesthetic. 3D graphics expertise preferred.
- Leading design quality across platforms by guiding freelancers and agencies to create visuals that align with brand goals and resonate with audiences.
- Collaborating with product design to seamlessly integrate brand elements and enhance UX.
- Researching and incorporating Middle Eastern cultural elements while combining them with modern design principles.
- Monitoring and adapting to industry and cultural trends while integrating fresh ideas into Ziina's visual identity.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience as a Brand & Visual Designer or Art Director, ideally in fintech, consumer tech, or related fields.
- An impressive portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand identity development, visual design, and art direction.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
- Exceptional illustration skills, with the ability to create animations and 3D graphics that align with Ziina’s brand identity.
- Strong storytelling abilities to effectively communicate complex ideas through visual design.