Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every dayOverview of the roleWe are seeking a contract UI/UX Designer to join our Automotive division on a 6‑month assignment. This role is key in enhancing digital journeys across brand websites, vehicle configurators, service booking platforms, and more. You will: · Champion usability testing, recommend frameworks, and implement cost-effective UX validation strategies. · Introduce and evaluate AI tools (Figma AI, ChatGPT for UX content, Uizard, etc.), and report on their impact. · Drive design excellence through strong presentation and verbal communication. · Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and senior stakeholders to align design with business and customer needs.What you will do· Execute and oversee usability testing (moderated, remote, etc.), recommend frameworks (e.g. Nielsen–Norman, Lean UX), and deliver high-quality insights while optimizing resources.· Research, evaluate, and employ AI tools in the UX design process—prototype generation, UX copy, or workflows—then critically assess their effectiveness.· Create end-to-end digital experiences for automotive audiences: wireframes, prototypes, visual design, and micro‑interactions.· Develop and articulate compelling presentations to stakeholders, using user data, journey maps, and design rationale for persuasive storytelling.· Balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints in your design solutions.· Build strong relationships with senior management, demonstrating your stakeholder management capabilities.
