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About Calo 

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology. 

Role overview

We're seeking a Product Design Manager with a flair for crafting compelling UX visions and leading high-performing teams to innovate within our meal subscription app space. 

You'll be the driving force behind a design strategy that stands out, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and rapid iteration. 

This role is perfect for a creative leader eager to shape the future of meal subscription experiences.

The role is a mix of People Management + IC work but will skew more toward management over time. The candidate can work remotely within +/- 2 hours of Bahrain time zone, or we can relocate you to Dubai, Bahrain, or Riyadh. You can choose the location you prefer.

Main Responsibilities

Vision and Product Design Direction:

• Craft and communicate a compelling UX vision that aligns with the startup’s strategic goals, making sure the product stands out in the crowd.

• Serve as the design evangelist, promoting design thinking across all departments to ensure a unified and innovative approach to product development.

• Embed user-centric principles throughout the product lifecycle, driving continuous innovation and ensuring the product meets market needs and user expectations.

Team Development and Management:

• Build and mentor a kickass design team; recruit talent, set the bar high, and foster a culture of feedback, creativity, and growth.

• Champion a collaborative work environment, breaking down silos and ensuring the design team works seamlessly with engineering, product, and other teams.

• Keep the team motivated and on-track, using agile and lean methodologies to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes.

Execution Excellence and Innovation:

• Oversee the design process from ideation to launch, ensuring projects are delivered with flair, on time, and above expectations.

• Encourage a culture of innovation within the team, pushing for solutions that are not just good but groundbreaking.

• Implement and refine design processes and tools to boost productivity, creativity, and the ability to scale rapidly in a fast-paced startup environment.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications 

• B2C Experience: You’ve significantly contributed to the success of a widely-used consumer mobile app, preferably within the subscription product space. Your work showcases a deep understanding of user engagement, retention strategies, and the unique challenges and opportunities of subscription-based models.

• Leadership Vibes: You've got at least 3+ years of experience leading and nurturing a team of UX wizards. You're all about empowering your team, giving them tough love, fostering a creative atmosphere, and guiding them through the design journey.

Knowledge and competency

• UX Design Chops: Before stepping into leadership, you spent 4 years in the trenches as a UX designer. You've got the battle scars, stories, and a deep-seated understanding of what makes users tick.

• Startup Hustle: You thrive in the fast-paced, rollercoaster world of startups. Ambiguity is your playground, and you're adept at shifting gears and steering the design ship through uncharted waters.

• Creative Genius: Your designs don’t just solve problems; they enchant users. You're constantly thinking outside the box, crafting experiences that not only meet needs but also spark joy and surprise.

Personality

• Get Stuff Done Attitude: You’re scrappy, focused, and execution-oriented. You know how to make things happen, turning big ideas into reality with the resources at hand.

• Curiously Resourceful: You're a perpetual learner with an insatiable curiosity. Resourceful and self-driven, you’re always on the hunt for new ideas, tools, and methods to elevate your work and your team.

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