Freelance UI/UX Designer & Product Design Lead in Lebanon
I’m Karim Muhtar, a freelance UI/UX designer and product design lead based in Beirut, Lebanon. For 16+ years I’ve designed and led the design of web platforms and mobile apps that people find easy to use.
I work with startups, agencies and established companies in Lebanon and abroad, in English and Arabic.
UI/UX and product design services
- UX design: user research, user flows, information architecture, wireframes and interactive prototypes
- UI design: clean, modern interfaces for iOS, Android and the web
- Product design leadership: I can lead your design team or act as your product design lead, from discovery to developer handoff
- Design systems: reusable Figma component libraries that keep your product consistent and faster to build
- UX audits and redesigns: I review your existing app or website, find what frustrates users and fix it
- Arabic and bilingual interfaces: right-to-left layouts designed properly, not mirrored as an afterthought
Why work with a senior freelance UX designer in Lebanon
- Experience that reduces risk. 16+ years in design and 20+ years across design, business and startups. As a co-founder of 6+ startups, I design with business goals in mind, not only screens.
- One person, from strategy to pixels. You deal directly with the product design expert doing the work, with no account managers in between.
- Lead-level thinking. I’ve managed designers and worked daily with developers and product managers, so my designs get built as intended.
- Local and remote. I can meet on-site in Beirut, or work remotely with teams anywhere. Lebanon’s time zone overlaps with the Gulf and Europe.
Industries I’ve designed for
Fintech, banking and mobile payments, proptech, telco, entertainment, e-sports, games, events and ticketing, social media and messaging apps, e-commerce and grocery delivery, logistics and courier services, travel and hospitality, mobility and parking, restaurants, Web3 and investment platforms, media, AI-powered apps, and more.
How I work
I follow the design thinking process, framed by the Double Diamond so that research and design each get the time they need:
- Empathize: understand your users through research, interviews and data
- Define: pin down the real problem, personas and user journeys
- Ideate: explore different solutions before committing to one
- Prototype: turn the best ideas into wireframes, interactive prototypes and high-fidelity UI
- Test: put the design in front of real users, refine it, then hand it off developer-ready
Flexible ways to hire me
Hourly, weekly, on a monthly retainer (full-time or part-time, as an ongoing design lead for your team) or per project. Tell me what you need and I’ll suggest the setup that fits your budget and timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a freelance UI/UX designer in Lebanon cost?
It depends on scope: a UX audit differs from designing a full app. I work hourly, weekly, on a monthly retainer or per project. Send me a short brief and I’ll reply with a clear quote.
Do you work as a UX/UI design lead for an existing team?
Yes. I regularly join companies as a freelance UI/UX design lead or product design lead, guiding in-house designers and working with developers and product managers.
Do you only work with clients in Lebanon?
No. I’m based in Beirut, and I also work with clients in Dubai, the wider Gulf and internationally.
Can you design in Arabic?
Yes. I design Arabic and bilingual right-to-left interfaces for web and mobile.
Are you a UX designer or a product designer?
Both. UX design, UI design and product design overlap heavily. I cover the full range, from research and strategy to final visuals.
What do you need to get started?
A short description of your product, your goals and your timeline. A 20-minute call is usually enough to define the next steps.
Let’s talk about your project
Looking for a UI/UX designer or product design lead in Lebanon? Message me on WhatsApp, email me or call.
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