# Head of Design - Robusta

> robusta · Cairo, Egypt (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-02-24

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

Robusta assists organizations in transitioning to a digital-first approach, crafting unforgettable experiences for their customers. We provide strategy, design, product, and technology services to prominent businesses and brands, utilizing our go-to-market expertise to facilitate seamless customer experiences and enhance conversion rates.

### About the Role

RTG is seeking a strategic and hands-on **Head of Design** to lead our UI/UX function across digital products, platforms, and client solutions. This role is responsible for defining and driving the design vision, ensuring the delivery of user-centered, scalable, and high-quality digital experiences aligned with business objectives, product roadmaps, and technology strategy.

You will act as the senior design authority, lead and grow a high-performing UI/UX team, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

### Key Responsibilities

### 1\. Design Strategy & Leadership

-   Define, own, and evolve the UI/UX vision and strategy across all digital products and client solutions.
-   Ensure consistency, usability, and design excellence across all user touchpoints.
-   Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to align design direction with business goals.

### 2\. UI/UX Design & Product Experience

-   Lead end-to-end UI/UX design activities including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
-   Champion user-centered design and data-driven decision-making.
-   Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and scalability across all design outputs.

### 3\. Team Leadership & Capability Development

-   Lead, mentor, and develop a team of UI/UX Designers.
-   Set clear performance expectations, career paths, and development plans.
-   Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing design culture.

### 4\. Design Systems & Governance

-   Establish, maintain, and govern design systems, UI standards, and UX guidelines.
-   Define UI/UX workflows, review cycles, and quality assurance processes.
-   Ensure alignment between design outputs and engineering implementation.

### 5\. Stakeholder Collaboration

-   Act as the senior UI/UX authority in internal discussions and key client engagements when required.
-   Support product planning, solution design, and client proposals with strong UI/UX leadership.
-   Translate complex business and technical requirements into intuitive user experiences.

### 6\. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

-   Stay up to date with UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices.
-   Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and methodologies across the organization.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field.

-   10+ years of experience in UI/UX design, including senior or leadership roles.
-   Proven experience leading UI/UX teams within technology or digital product environments.
-   Strong portfolio demonstrating product thinking, UX strategy, and design leadership.
-   High proficiency in UI/UX tools and modern design workflows.
-   Strong knowledge of interaction design, usability principles, and accessibility standards.
-   Hands-on experience with design systems and component-based design.
-   Experience working in Agile and product-driven environments.
-   Strong technical understanding and ability to collaborate with engineering teams.

## Apply

[Apply at robusta](https://apply.workable.com/robusta/j/2D1CEC1553/apply)

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