UI UX Designer Al-Futtaim Automotive

Job Requisition ID: 170964

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 worlds 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 day

Overview Of The Role

We 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.
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• 3–6 years of UI/UX design experience, preferably within automotive, e‑commerce, or B2C platforms.
• Proven track record in usability testing frameworks and applying findings to enhance UX.
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered design tools, and ability to assess their practical benefits.
• Exceptional presentation and verbal communication skills—able to articulate design rationale to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills, including managing expectations and delivering consensus-driven solutions.
• Portfolio demonstrating improvements in user experience, engagement, and conversions.
  
  

About The Team

You’ll be part of a dynamic automotive environment, working alongside leading global brands. Our collaborative culture values innovation, professionalism, and mutual respect. This role offers a strong opportunity to shape impactful digital experiences within a major business, supported by structured feedback and guidance from senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

What Equips You For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience working in agile/cross-functional teams with iterative design and rapid feedback loops.
• Familiarity with design systems and visual consistency across multiple platforms.
• Data-driven mindset: experience using analytics or user testing metrics to inform design decisions.
  
  

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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