UX UI Designer – UAE Nationals Only

SynopsisResearch, Ideate, Design and implement the best digital experience for customers on digital platforms aligned with Customer Experience and Brand positioning.Manager UX is a specialist design resource driving collaboration with EAG departments and Innovation partners to create human-centred experiences integrating user feedback, business priorities and metrics across ground, inflight and digital i.e. IFE, Mobile App, Etihad.com, Cargo and crew apps, etcThe Manager UX’s role is to provide leadership, support and oversight as well as taking lead on activities driven from the Innovation, midfield, digital and brand & customer committees.AccountabilitiesResponsible for leading the effective design and specification of user interfaces and information architecture using participatory and iterative design techniques, including observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and other forms of empathy building and requirementsLeads complex initiatives, helping the team to produce personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, and design specifications that show how our digital products enhance and fit within the context of an overall experience and user ecosystemsUnderstanding of areas of specialisation within the greater experience design and product development landscape, including but not limited to design and prototyping tools such as Adobe CS, XD, Sketch, Invision, Abstract, etc Responsible for staying abreast of the fast-moving human centred design space, identifying the latest market developments and synthesising competitive research insights into new product developmentsupports the governance of, and plays an active role in shaping, Etihad’s end-to-end digital strategy; evolving in-line with our 5-year plan.Works with the Digital, Tech, Analytics and Guest Experience teams, this individual will create and support business cases to drive digital product/service enhancements and recommendationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree (Masters or Advanced degree preferred) in Design (e.g. interaction, product, industrial, etc), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS) or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (required)5 years minimum experience in a customer-centric ‘agile’ organisationAbout Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!To learn more, visit etihad.comRecruitment Fraud AlertBeware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.