Design Lead

Note: This is an External Contractor Agreement

Agreement Type: 2-3 Months (option to extend / become permanent)

Location: Remote (UAE Hours)

[REDACTED] 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.

Design is central to how we work. It's how we turn complexity into clarity, dense systems into intuitive experiences, and ambitious ideas into products people genuinely enjoy using.

If you're motivated by impact and purpose - [REDACTED] is for you.

WHERE YOU FIT IN

We are looking for a Design Lead who can transition easily from early ideas to polished execution, always keeping the user in mind.

You will design across a range of products and platforms, including:

• Mobile applications
• Large, public-facing citizen platforms
• Government portals and digital services
• Data-rich dashboards and decision-support tools

If you enjoy simplifying complex problems and designing clear, effective solutions, this role will suit you well.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

Design Direction & Vision

• 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 [REDACTED] products.
• Bring clarity and cohesion to a growing product ecosystem, ensuring consistency without sacrificing creativity.

User Experience & Product Execution

• Lead research and design sprints to deeply understand diverse users - citizens, students, jobseekers, policymakers, businesses, and institutions.
• Translate complex policy, data,…