Vakas Siddiqui

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates17 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 17+ years of experience in digital product design.
  • Expert in blending design thinking with AI for innovation.
  • Led design initiatives for major brands in diverse industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Product Design and UX expert specializing in E-commerce and Aviation industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementUser Experience DesignBranding & IdentityUx ResearchProduct Design

Other Skills

Team BuildingTeam LeadershipBusiness ProcessCustomer ExperienceUser JourneysProduct InnovationUX AnalysisProduct Road MappingProduct DevelopmentCreative StrategyCustomer Journey MappingUsability TestingUser ExperienceEnd User ResearchUser Interface

About

With 17+ years of experience — including 10+ in Dubai — I build digital products from brand identity to launch, blending design thinking with AI to accelerate development and scale innovation. I lead and collaborate with UX teams while staying hands-on, crafting user-centric solutions across industries like Aviation, Telecom, Government, and E-commerce. What I do: I turn business and user needs into real, usable products — from gathering requirements and creating prototypes to leading design and development teams. I oversee the full product lifecycle, driving app implementation and launching on the App Store with precision and speed.

Experience

17 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Idealz holding

CDO (Product, UX and Design)

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • I’ve led design and innovation at Idealz Holding, turning business goals into world-class customer experiences across Dream Dubai, Idealz, and Winnrz. Partnering closely with leadership, I capture insights, leverage AI, and translate data into strategies that align user needs with measurable outcomes.
  • I own the end-to-end design lifecycle—workshops, personas and flows, wireframes, prototyping, stakeholder iteration—and deliver production-ready specs to engineering, staying engaged through launch and QA. I also mentor a multidisciplinary team and uphold high standards of craft and velocity.
  • Key contributions include:
  • Team Building:
  • Built and scaled a multi-disciplinary design org (UX/UI, Graphic, Motion, Video, Photo); established processes, mentoring, and quality bars that keep the team aligned and high-performing.
  • Customer Relationship Through Digital Support: Conceived, designed, and launched a dedicated customer support app as part of the Idealz Business Suite. This tool empowered support teams to manage customer queries and prize distributions efficiently—streamlining service delivery and elevating customer satisfaction.
  • Business Management App:
  • Designed and delivered a Business App that became a strategic decision-making tool for leadership. It provided stakeholders with real-time sales insights, customer segmentation, and behavioral data across global markets.
  • Gamified Digital Engagement – Watch & Win: Created a unique “Tap to Play & Watch” mechanic, requiring users to engage with video content fully to unlock rewards.
  • Adflix.com – A Bold Digital Venture: Branded and secured the domain Adflix.com, pioneering a powerful identity for the “watch and win” vertical. This strategic move elevated the brand’s marketability and positioned it as a high-value digital asset.
  • I champion design as a strategic growth lever—bridging vision and execution and consistently shipping experiences that delight customers and move the numbers.
Team BuildingTeam LeadershipBusiness ProcessCustomer ExperienceUser JourneysBranding & Identity+7

Idealz

3 roles

Head of Customer Experience and Design

Promoted

Dec 2018Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Creative Director (UX)

Promoted

Oct 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

UX Consultant

Aug 2017Oct 2017 · 2 mos

Emaar

UX Design Consultant

Feb 2017Jun 2017 · 4 mos · Dubai · On-site

  • At Emaar, I was one of the first to establish UX Labs, where I spearheaded user-centered design initiatives across property management, sales, and digital platforms. My work focused on bridging business goals with customer needs through research, journey mapping, and innovative design solutions.
  • Key Contributions:
  • UX Labs & Sales Applications:
  • Conducted in-depth UX research and mapped customer journeys to design end-to-end applications for Emaar’s sales teams and partners, improving efficiency, engagement, and conversion.
  • The Dubai Mall Identity Project:
  • Played a pivotal role in shaping one unified identity for The Dubai Mall. I led the user experience design for mall-wide WiFi access, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for millions of visitors.
  • Emaar.com Transformation:
  • Selected to contribute to the redesign of Emaar.com, where I delivered a rapid revamp that introduced a new immersive, brand-aligned digital experience.
  • Through these initiatives, I helped Emaar strengthen its digital presence, elevate customer experiences, and set new standards for real estate and retail engagement in Dubai.
Team BuildingCustomer Journey MappingUser JourneysUsability TestingUX AnalysisUser Experience+4

Emirates

User Experience Design Lead (Airport Services)

Sep 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • My experience at Emirates was truly one of a kind. As a senior manager dedicated to Airport Services, I collaborated with researchers and business units to reimagine and evolve the end-to-end customer and staff experience across multiple touchpoints. My role focused on bridging operations with digital innovation to deliver seamless journeys for both Emirates staff and millions of global travelers.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Booking Management:
  • Designed intuitive staff journeys and tools to manage customer bookings, enabling quick access to details, updates, and modifications, streamlining service delivery at the airport.
  • Know the Customer (KYC):
  • One of my favorite projects—conceptualized and designed a complete end-to-end journey to digitally recognize customers by simply scanning a passport or PNR. This transformed how Emirates staff understood and served passengers in real time.
  • Emirates.com Facelift:
  • Led the user experience revamp of Emirates.com, introducing a fresh, modern interface that enabled customers to book flights and manage their journeys on the go, setting new benchmarks for airline digital platforms.
  • Fleet Management:
  • Designed a comprehensive digital system for managing aircraft specifications, inventory, and upcoming fleet details. This project gave me unique exposure to the operational backbone of one of the world’s largest airlines.
  • Through these initiatives, I contributed to elevating Emirates’ reputation for world-class service by fusing operational excellence with user-centric digital experiences.
Team LeadershipTeam ManagementProduct DesignUX AnalysisUX ResearchUser Experience Design

Du

UX Design Consultant

Nov 2014Jan 2015 · 2 mos · Dubai · On-site

  • My time at Du was an incredible chapter in my career, where I was entrusted as the dedicated user experience resource for the iOS mobile app and broader customer experience initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders, group leadership, researchers, technology teams, brand communications, and sales, I helped shape experiences that reached millions of users across the UAE.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Mobile App Experience:
  • Served as the dedicated UX designer for Du’s iOS mobile app, creating intuitive journeys that simplified how customers managed their accounts, services, and payments on the go.
  • UAE WiFi Logo:
  • One of my proudest achievements was designing the UAE WiFi logo, a symbol that has stood the test of time. Nearly a decade later, it remains prominently visible across the UAE in metro stations, taxis, and public spaces—a true mark of design impact at a national scale.
  • Retail Queue Experience:
  • Designed the end-to-end customer journey and digital interface for Du’s queuing system—from the token screen to the in-store display interface. This system continues to power all Du retail stores nationwide, streamlining operations while improving service transparency for customers.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Partnered with researchers, brand communications, and technology leaders to ensure every digital touchpoint aligned with Du’s vision of customer-first experiences, bridging technical feasibility with design innovation.
  • Through these projects, I helped Du strengthen its position as a leading telecom provider by delivering experiences that combined design excellence with real-world impact—whether on a smartphone, inside a store, or across the streets of the UAE.

Creative chaos

Creative Director

Dec 2011Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • At Creative Chaos, a New York–based technology firm, I had the privilege of leading experience design for their largest client—SEARS Home Services, the biggest home services provider in the US, headquartered in Chicago and known for one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers.
  • SEARS was struggling to embed greater user journeys into their digital products amid rapid competition and shifting customer behaviors that were significantly impacting sales. Creative Chaos was brought in to take full control of the experience strategy, and I played a major role in reimagining how SEARS connected with its customers.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Customer Experience Transformation
  • Led the design of end-to-end customer journeys across SEARS’ mobile and web platforms, simplifying complex processes into intuitive flows tailored for modern customer expectations.
  • Business Impact
  • Our solutions were designed to directly address changing consumer behaviors. The new experiences were projected to boost SEARS’ overall returns by 37%, showcasing the power of user-centric design as a business driver.
  • Design & Stakeholder Leadership
  • Worked closely with SEARS business units and leadership, alongside Creative Chaos’ design and tech teams, to translate requirements into seamless, scalable experiences. The collaboration demanded intense, around-the-clock engagement to ensure each release met enterprise standards.
  • Outcome
  • Established SEARS Home Services’ digital presence as a benchmark in the sector, while reinforcing Creative Chaos’ reputation as a trusted partner for enterprise-scale transformation.
  • This role honed my ability to balance business goals with customer needs, solve design challenges under pressure, and lead global teams in creating experiences that leave a measurable impact.

Eatout

Co-Founder and Creative Head

Jan 2010Jan 2012 · 2 yrs

  • Eatout was a city specific restaurant/food search directory with some smart filters of price range, dine-in benefits and etc. It had machine learning skills which on the basis of user likes would suggest deals and meals to its users. To show off on the UX part - this was a responsive site and had the capability of working on every device be it Smartphones, Tablets, PC's and even HD TV's. This project was live for 6 months and we were able to manage thousand's of people using it.

Readesign

Communication Designer

Feb 2008Nov 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Indus valley school of art and architecture

Member IVS Committee for Brand Communication

Jan 2008Jan 2011 · 3 yrs

  • IVS Committee for Brand Communication is a part of Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture which looks after the University branding stuff and inhouse communication designing.

Rsolutions

Website Designer

Jan 2005Jan 2006 · 1 yr

Amz technologies

Internee

Jan 2004Mar 2004 · 2 mos

Education

Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture

Bachelors in Communication Design — Communication Design

Jan 2008Present

IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation

Psychology of Interaction Design — Human Computer Interaction

Jan 2017Present

St. Patrick's High School

Jan 2002Present

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