IFEC Visual Experience Design Manager | Product Development & Design

What the work is

At Qatar Airways, we are redefining the passenger experience through innovation, creativity, and world-class digital products. Within our Product Development and Design (PDD) division, we create immersive and engaging experiences that elevate every journey. Join our IFEC (In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity) team and help shape the future of onboard visual experience. About The Role As IFEC Visual Experience Designer, you will lead the visual and motion design of the IFEC platform, creating immersive, animated experiences that bring the graphical user interface to life. Your work will define how millions of passengers interact with and feel about Qatar Airways’ onboard entertainment system. You will design and produce high-quality motion graphics, animated GUI assets, and dynamic visual content that elevate the onboard experience from functional to exceptional. This role goes beyond static design — it is about building a living, breathing visual world, where motion, animation, and interface design combine to create a seamless and immersive passenger journey. As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but are not limited to the following: Lead motion design and animation of GUI elements across the IFEC platform, ensuring a premium, immersive visual experience Design and produce dynamic assets including animated menus, transitions, banners, trailers, and interactive interface elements Develop and maintain a consistent visual motion language aligned with Qatar Airways’ brand identity and design system Collaborate with UX/UI, technical, and operational teams to ensure motion design is optimised for the IFEC platform’s technical parameters Manage end-to-end production lifecycle of motion and GUI assets for delivery and deployment Support broader immersive editorial experience by producing visually compelling assets that enhance content discovery and passenger engagement Liaise with external agencies and motion design suppliers through clear creative briefs and quality standards Ensure all visual output complies with brand guidelines, cultural sensitivities, and platform technical requirements Monitor visual performance of GUI elements and iterate based on passenger feedback and engagement data About You Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in motion graphics, GUI design, or visual production Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite; strong working knowledge of Figma for UI/UX motion prototyping; familiarity with Lottie, ProtoPie, or equivalent animation delivery tools. Cinema 4D or equivalent 3D software is advantageous but not essential. Strong understanding of GUI design principles and experience designing for interactive digital platforms Proven experience delivering motion graphics and animated assets in a creative agency, broadcast, entertainment, or premium digital brand environment Track record of working on visually ambitious, high-profile projects where motion design and immersive UI/UX are central to the product experience Experience designing for large-scale interactive platforms — gaming, streaming, luxury retail, automotive, or consumer technology environments are all highly relevant Familiarity with UX/UI workflows and the ability to collaborate effectively with interface design and technical teams A strong portfolio demonstrating immersive motion design, GUI animation, and visual storytelling at a premium level