Hi, I’m Amber Jabeen
Director Product Design
I am an accomplished Design Director with expertise in product design, design systems, and design operations.
UX Design & Leadership
With 15+ years in design and product, I've led initiatives at Delivery Hero and IBM, built DesignOps practices, and crafted strategic design visions. As a fractional design leader, I offer expertise in team building, design systems, research, and delivery for startups and growing companies.
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I enjoy sharing insights on UX, design, career, leadership, and culture through keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and workshops. Engaging with industry professionals, I aim to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration. If you have a speaking opportunity, I'd love to explore it with you—please reach out.
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I love to share knowledge by writing on my blog about all things design and leadership. Thought pieces on product design, design leadership, career development, design operations, design systems and more.
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I pioneered a DesignOps practice at talabat and founded the DesignOps MENA community in Dubai, hosting events with industry leaders to share insights and unite design, product, tech, and brand professionals.
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Amber is a standout designer that knows how to get things done. I had the pleasure of working with her on a digital reinvention project in the government sector. Amber took ownership of a complex end-to-end experience, successfully managing multiple stakeholders and delivering a great user experience. She’s a team player, who is constantly communicating and checking on her colleagues. Any team would be lucky to have her on board.
Hassan El Amine
Design Director & DesignOps Lead @ IBM iX, MEAI have worked closely with Amber on a large government digital transformation project. Amber was our digital journey designer who was responsible for the journey UX designs from ideation to implementation. Amber took the business requirements through the entire design lifecycle, provided recommendations and even participated and lead the build vs UX design reviews. Amber is a goal, outcome and detailed oriented person who works very well with other team members (product owners, developers, BAs and testers). She is able to focus and work even under extreme delivery pressure. I would always welcome the opportunity to work with Amber.
Ahmed Ahmednafea
Consulting Director @ DeloitteI worked with Amber on several digital projects for big, regional clients in the Middle East. Amber was knowledgeable, professional, and always on the ball. Communication was easy and, even during the early hours of the morning, Amber proved her commitment to delivering the project and meeting extremely tight deadlines.