4 Industrial Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

Who Are We

We Are Foodics! A leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! Making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region.

The Job in a Nutshell

We are looking for a Product Design Manager to lead and elevate its design discipline. This managerial role involves collaborating across departments (Product, Data, Engineering) to define and scale both Product Design and UX writing & research. You'll own the Product Design team's success, improve design processes and quality, and empower the company for innovation and accessibility. By shaping Foodics' design evolution and ensuring brand consistency, you'll contribute to building user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products that fuel the company's continued growth.

What You Will Do

1. Partner closely with our Designers, Product Leaders, and Engineering Managers to shape our strategy and roadmap for the Foodics Design discipline.
2. Foster a cohesive design team culture by mentoring junior product designers, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment that attracts and retains top talent.
3. Scope project work (in partnership with PMs, Data, and engineers) and help define the strategy, roadmap, and timelines to implement them.
4. Act as a coach for the team providing technical guidance, feedback, and the right support to help each member do their best work.
5. Elevate the team's performance and help Foodics challenge the status quo.
6. Be a technical reference for the team, seeking to adapt and replicate the best practices in the market, elevating the design standards at Foodics.
7. Proactively seek areas of opportunity and business growth, negotiate and help the team prioritize and execute.
8. Oversee multiple initiatives from insight to strategy, to launch across all platforms and devices.
9. Collaborate with management to develop and maintain cultural initiatives that keep our design team engaged, enthusiastic, and united.

What Are We Looking For

1. Experienced in setting and guiding design direction and processes for effective team implementation.
2. Excellent Visual and Interaction design skills are preferred.
3. Can help scope project work and collaborate with PM leaders, engineering, and other designers proactively.
4. Proven dedication and enthusiasm for social impact initiatives.
5. Can effortlessly motivate the team to drive towards aesthetic and intuitive product experiences.
6. Demonstrated ability to help a team navigate ambiguity, set vision, and develop a strategy for global products, capable of collaboratively contributing to product vision and roadmap.
7. Systems-thinker with the ability to think beyond the pixels.
8. Experience with making complex information, tools, and services easily digestible for the users.
9. Strong leadership, storytelling, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
10. Experience in planning and designing platforms and systems.
11. Self-starting attitude, with the ability to work remotely with an agile team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
12. Capable of establishing and advocating for design systems across various products and devices.
13. Strong knowledge of UX research processes and tools, and ability to implement them in product design and development across the organization.

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

1. We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
2. We offer highly competitive compensation packages in USD, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
3. Out of Country Work: We offer the option to work outside of your country of employment for up to 30 days annually.
4. We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
5. Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
6. We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company!

Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Type:
Full-Time

Design the Future. Elevate Experiences. Empower Every Merchant.

At Zid, we're building
MENA's Total Commerce platform
— and design is at the heart of every merchant experience. From first login to first sale, every pixel, flow, and interaction shapes how 15,000+ merchants grow, sell, and thrive.

We're looking for a
Product Design Lead
to define and drive Zid's design vision — building intuitive, elegant, and scalable user experiences that empower merchants and delight their customers.

This is a
high-impact leadership role
where you'll blend creativity with strategy — leading design excellence across UX, UI, and product systems to scale Zid's ecosystem and make digital commerce simpler, smarter, and more human.

What You'll Do?

1. Define & Drive the Design Vision

• Establish a user-centered design strategy that aligns with Zid's product and business goals.
• Shape the visual and experiential language that defines Zid's Total Commerce platform.

2. Lead UX & UI Innovation

• Craft seamless, intuitive experiences that help merchants sell, ship, and scale with ease.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn insights into elegant, conversion-driven interfaces.

3. Create Scalable Design Systems

• Build and maintain consistent, reusable design systems across all Zid products.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure fidelity, scalability, and speed in implementation.

4. Optimize Merchant & Customer Journeys

• Use research, heatmaps, analytics, and A/B testing to identify friction and opportunities.
• Continuously improve usability, accessibility, and engagement metrics.

5. Collaborate Cross-Functionally

• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Translate complex challenges into simple, actionable design solutions.

6. Mentor & Grow the Design Team

• Coach and guide designers to innovate, iterate, and deliver excellence.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, empathy, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For?

• Experience:
  5+ years in Product Design, UX/UI, or Interaction Design — ideally in eCommerce, SaaS, or logistics platforms.
• Design Mastery:
  Proven ability to craft high-impact digital experiences with a strong eye for detail.
• Systems Thinking:
  Expertise in design systems, usability testing, and rapid prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, AI prototyping tools).
• Analytical Mindset:
  Comfortable leveraging user insights, heatmaps, and data to guide design decisions.
• Leadership:
  Experience mentoring or leading designers; capable of building and scaling creative teams.
• Collaboration:
  Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Mindset:
  Passionate about simplifying complexity and designing with empathy and purpose.

Bonus Points:

• Experience designing for eCommerce, Product-Led-Growth, B2B SaaS, logistics, or fintech products.
• Familiarity with design tokens, front-end frameworks, and component-based design systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and inclusive design principles.
• Experience in motion design, micro-interactions, or conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• English proficiency.

Why Join Zid?

• Design Impact
  – Shape the visual and experiential future of commerce in MENA.
• Fast-Paced Growth
  – Join a product-driven culture that ships, learns, and iterates fast.
• Autonomy & Ownership
  – Lead Zid's design direction with full creative accountability.
• Innovation-Driven
  – Build data-informed, high-impact design systems for scale.
• Collaborative Culture
  – Work with passionate teams who care deeply about merchants' success.

Company Description

is an exciting social engagement platform designed for booking experiences and online event tickets for a wide array of intriguing activities and events. We are dedicated to making fun easy, customizable, and seamless. Our platform aims to meet the evolving needs of the next generation by enabling users to discover, connect, and participate in various events, activities, and communities effortlessly. From planning sports and entertainment activities to joining groups and booking venues, simplifies the process with innovation and ease.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Vice President of Product Design located in Riyadh. The VP of Product Design will be responsible for leading and overseeing the design team, creating innovative product designs, and ensuring user experience excellence. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing design strategies, managing the design process from concept to launch, and maintaining design consistency across all products. Additionally, the VP will be involved in research, prototyping, and user testing to continually improve the product.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product design, user experience (UX) design, and interface (UI) design
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Experience in conducting user research, analytics, prototyping, and user testing
• Ability to develop and execute design strategies
• Knowledge of industry best practices, usability principles/techniques and emerging design trends
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
• Experience in the tech industry is a plus