Farhan Razak
@farhanrazak
Strategic Design & Product Innovation Leader with 14 years of experience.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic Design & Product Innovation Leader with over 14 years of experience in driving world-class digital experiences and scaling design teams. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering innovative solutions that align business and product strategies for growth.
At Majid Al Futtaim, I spearheaded the design and strategy for the pioneering voice-enabled super app, iamai, successfully scaling the design team from 1 to 14 designers. My role involved integrating core features into Carrefour & SHARE, positioning the company as a progressive tech innovator. I am passionate about fostering design excellence and creating user experiences that fuel business success.
Throughout my career, I have influenced company-wide digital transformation efforts and collaborated with C-level stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps. My experience spans various high-growth companies, where I have consistently driven innovation and enhanced user engagement through strategic design leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Product Design
Majid Al Futtaim
Jun 2021 - Present (5 years)
Led design and strategy for iamai, a pioneering voice-enabled super app, scaling the team from 1 to 14 designers. Influenced company-wide digital transformation efforts and collaborated with C-level stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps.
Product Design Manager
Revolut
Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Managed a team of designers across Credit Card, Loan, and Travel departments, aligning UX with compliance and business goals. Introduced new financial experiences, enhancing peer-to-peer transactions and simplifying shared expenses.
Product Design Lead
Careem
Jun 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Designed the primary ride-hailing booking flow and introduced innovative features like tipping and loyalty programs, significantly boosting user engagement and retention.
Design Head
Crowdfire
Sep 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 8 months)
Built and led a design team across iOS, Android, and Web, enhancing Crowdfire 2.0 and driving user engagement and growth through collaboration with engineering and product teams.
Design Lead
Freelance & Side Projects
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014 (3 years 8 months)
Led design for various projects including Evruz, Voxelai, and Sherbit, focusing on innovative solutions in luxury goods, AI-based platforms, and health data visualization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Science, Multimedia
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia, focusing on various aspects of digital media and design.
Fujairah Aviation
Private Pilot, Aviation
Completed training as a Private Pilot, gaining skills in aviation and flight operations.
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Website
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