Whiteshield

UX Design Lead - External Contractor

Whiteshield

Posted 12 hours ago

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Portfolio, UX Design, Mobile Design, Systems Thinking, Communication, Mentorship, English

Required Skills

UX Design Mobile Design User Research Design systems Collaboration Mentorship

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set and evolve the design language across mobile, web, and large-scale public platforms.
  • Raise the bar for visual quality, interaction design, and overall experience across all Whiteshield products.
  • Bring clarity and cohesion to a growing product ecosystem, ensuring consistency without sacrificing creativity.
  • Lead research and design sprints to deeply understand diverse users - citizens, students, jobseekers, policymakers, businesses, and institutions.
  • Translate complex policy, data, and services into intuitive, human-centered journeys.
  • Design experiences that feel simple, accessible, and culturally relevant across regions and audiences.
  • Partner closely with product, engineering, and policy teams to take ideas from concept to launch.
  • Guide and mentor designers, helping grow both craft and confidence.
  • Communicate design decisions clearly and persuasively, especially with non-design stakeholders.
  • Champion design as a strategic function, not just a delivery role.

Requirements

  • A portfolio that shows strong visual design, thoughtful UX, and clear problem-solving.
  • Experience designing both mobile products and large-scale platforms.
  • Comfort thinking in systems - components, patterns, and responsive layouts.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Experience guiding or mentoring other designers.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

  • Meaningful impact
  • Creative freedom
  • High-calibre collaboration
  • Flexibility that works
  • Supportive culture

About the Company

Whiteshield is a global advisory firm helping governments navigate big, world-shaping challenges - from economic transformation to education, employment, and innovation. We work at the intersection of policy, data, and technology, building products that don’t just inform decisions, but improve lives.

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