UI/UX Lead - UAE - New Era Technology

Description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

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If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

Senior UI/UX Lead (Contract | Onsite – ADPF | Arabic Mandatory)

Company: New Era Technology
Website:
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Work Location: Onsite – ADPF (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Language Requirement: Arabic – Mandatory

About the Role

New Era Technology is seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Lead to support a critical ADPF onsite engagement in Abu Dhabi. This is a full-time contract role for a design leader who can drive user-centered design strategies, mentor design teams, and deliver intuitive, high-quality digital experiences for web and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on UI/UX expertise, design leadership, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional and client stakeholders in an onsite environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

• Define, implement, and maintain UI/UX design standards, guidelines, and best practices.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UI/UX designers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.

• Establish and manage design systems to ensure consistency across platforms.

User-Centered Design

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights.

• Translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.

• Design seamless user experiences for web and mobile applications.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with product managers, developers, business teams, and clients to align design solutions with business objectives.

• Clearly communicate design concepts, rationale, and user flows to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Act as the primary design point of contact for onsite client interactions.

Innovation & Trends

• Stay current with UI/UX design trends, emerging technologies, and tools.

• Proactively introduce innovative ideas to enhance usability and overall user experience.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure design consistency, usability, and visual quality across all digital touchpoints.

• Oversee design implementation during development and provide ongoing guidance to development teams.

• Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to approved standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.

• 6+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Mandatory Arabic language proficiency (spoken and written).

• Strong proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design tools.

• Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and design systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• A strong portfolio showcasing successful UI/UX projects across web and mobile platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments.

• Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enable effective collaboration with developers.

• Familiarity with analytics and usability tools to measure and improve user engagement.

Work Location & Contract Details

• Work Mode: Onsite only

• Client Location: ADPF, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

• Employment Type: Full-time Contract with New Era Technology

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the Arabic language requirement are requested to share their updated resume and portfolio to:

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