Design Manager – Global Applications
Meltwater
React
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
React
About the role
- Design end-to-end user experiences for mobile and web apps, from concept to implementation
- Translate business goals and user needs into wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs
- Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless handoff and alignment
- Contribute to and maintain our design system to ensure consistency and scalability
- Iterate designs based on feedback, testing insights, and evolving product requirements
- Advocate for accessibility, responsive design, and user-centric principles across all touchpoints
- Design for riders, drivers, and internal teams across web and mobile platforms
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related discipline)
- 4+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design, preferably within tech or start-up environments
- Strong portfolio (Portfolio link needed) demonstrating user-centred design across mobile and web interfaces
- Mastery of Figma for design prototyping and collaboration
- Proficiency in other design and prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, or Sketch
- Experience working within cross-functional product teams using agile methodologies
- Strong understanding of design principles, interaction design, and visual hierarchy
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in remote settings
- Nice to have: Experience designing for transportation, marketplace, or mobile-first platforms
- Nice to have: Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
- Nice to have: Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML/CSS/React)
- Nice to have: Motion design or animation skills
- Nice to have: Experience working on localisation or designing for diverse cultural and geographic user bases
