AI Designer - On-Site - Abu Dhabi - 6 Months - Octopus by RTG

Role Overview

AI Designer position at Octopus by RTG (Robusta Technology Group), located in Abu Dhabi, on-site, for a 6-month contract.

Company Overview

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. The organization specializes in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies, with a mission to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Role Purpose

Shape the next generation of intelligent and conversational experiences by designing how people interact with AI across global search, conversational assistance, and transactional journeys. Transform complex data and flows into simple, elegant, and human experiences through collaboration with product, design system, and AI teams.

Key Responsibilities

Experience Design

• Design intuitive AI-led user experiences across chat, search, and contextual assistance.
• Translate traditional UI elements such as cards, menus, and forms into AI components including structured prompts, dynamic replies, and conversational layouts.
• Explore opportunities for AI-led personalization and contextual recommendations.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with UX writers and data teams to define tone, flow, and logic of conversations.
• Work closely with the Design System team to evolve it into a conversational design framework.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure alignment between conversational and visual experiences.

Prototyping & Testing

• Prototype and test AI-driven experiences using tools such as Figma, Voiceflow, or Protopie.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in digital product design, UX/UI, or interaction design.
• Experience designing for AI or conversational interfaces including chatbots, search, and assistants.
• Strong understanding of component-based design systems and how they extend into conversational experiences.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools such as Voiceflow, Protopie, or similar.
• Knowledge of AI UX principles including prompt design, response hierarchy, and tone management.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for AI-driven experience design and emerging human–AI interaction trends.

Additional Information

• Contract type: 6-month fixed term.
• Work arrangement: On-site in Abu Dhabi.