IFE Entertainment Development Manager
BH-308740
Posted: 15/07/2025
- Competitive
- Qatar Doha
- Contract
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Aerospace
At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting- edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design. From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel.
If you are passionate about innovation and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry. Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!
About the role: In this role, you will be responsible for managements of all visual design elements, as well as all development aspects of the GUI design, function and usability of the entire user interaction and experience on seatback IFE (monitor and handset), connectivity portal and IFEC applications. You will also be responsible for all the operational and functional activities related to GUI development and customizations on current and upcoming QR fleet.
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
- Evaluate new and emerging methods and technologies in UI / UX across digital platforms and identify
best practices in class to incorporate into QR's GUI design framework.
- Develop intuitive, user-friendly and visually appealing GUI for all seatback IFE platforms and IFEC
mobile application.
- Create user flows for seatback IFE product and PED in line with latest trends in user experience
principles across the industry including OTT providers so as to recommend and provide ease-of-use
navigation and functionality for all age groups.
- Design GUI experiences which are brand-reflective and have continuity across all IFEC platforms and
applications in alignment with QR brand strategy.
- Manage relevant stakeholder deliverables and responsibilities associated with GUI management
across QR group with respect to multiple OEM suppliers and their system specific requirements.
- Develop multiple plans and scenarios for NB testing across all GUI design platforms.
- Ensure that all managers and supervisors understand work health and safety requirements and
expectations to the extent that they can pass on relevant information, identify training needs and
provide appropriate supervision in their workplace.
الطابق ،11المكتب ،2برج تورنادو، شارع أمكاسة، الخليج الغربي، ص.ب ،24530الدوحة، قطر
doha@nesgt.com :+ | الأيميل974 4423 8222 :رقم التلفون
NESهو الاسم التجاري لشركة NES Overseasقطر ذ.م.م.ان .أي .اساوفرسيس – قطر (ذ.م.م) .مسجل في قطر برقم 28470
WWW.NESGT.COM
Floor 11, Office 2, Tornado Tower, Amkasah Street, West Bay, PO Box 24530, Doha, Qatar
T: +974 4423 8222 | E: doha@nesgt.com
NES is the trading name of NES Overseas Qatar LLC. Registered in Qatar number 28470.
WWW.NESGT.COM
إن إي إس أوفرسيز قطر (ذ.م.م.)
Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 6 years of product development and design.
- Has the knowledge in IFE / connectivity systems experience either with an airline of IFE/C vendor.
- Possess deep understanding of multiple IFE systems for leading OEMs, and have prior experience in
GUI development for aviation.
- Has the knowledge and development of UI, Web and applications – Linux and Android based.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills with good working understanding.
- Has managerial skills and is able to delegate work. Also is strong in mentoring, coaching, training, and
developing.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the knowledge of media encoding, integration
and content delivery.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
If you are passionate about innovation and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry. Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!
About the role: In this role, you will be responsible for managements of all visual design elements, as well as all development aspects of the GUI design, function and usability of the entire user interaction and experience on seatback IFE (monitor and handset), connectivity portal and IFEC applications. You will also be responsible for all the operational and functional activities related to GUI development and customizations on current and upcoming QR fleet.
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
- Evaluate new and emerging methods and technologies in UI / UX across digital platforms and identify
best practices in class to incorporate into QR's GUI design framework.
- Develop intuitive, user-friendly and visually appealing GUI for all seatback IFE platforms and IFEC
mobile application.
- Create user flows for seatback IFE product and PED in line with latest trends in user experience
principles across the industry including OTT providers so as to recommend and provide ease-of-use
navigation and functionality for all age groups.
- Design GUI experiences which are brand-reflective and have continuity across all IFEC platforms and
applications in alignment with QR brand strategy.
- Manage relevant stakeholder deliverables and responsibilities associated with GUI management
across QR group with respect to multiple OEM suppliers and their system specific requirements.
- Develop multiple plans and scenarios for NB testing across all GUI design platforms.
- Ensure that all managers and supervisors understand work health and safety requirements and
expectations to the extent that they can pass on relevant information, identify training needs and
provide appropriate supervision in their workplace.
الطابق ،11المكتب ،2برج تورنادو، شارع أمكاسة، الخليج الغربي، ص.ب ،24530الدوحة، قطر
doha@nesgt.com :+ | الأيميل974 4423 8222 :رقم التلفون
NESهو الاسم التجاري لشركة NES Overseasقطر ذ.م.م.ان .أي .اساوفرسيس – قطر (ذ.م.م) .مسجل في قطر برقم 28470
WWW.NESGT.COM
Floor 11, Office 2, Tornado Tower, Amkasah Street, West Bay, PO Box 24530, Doha, Qatar
T: +974 4423 8222 | E: doha@nesgt.com
NES is the trading name of NES Overseas Qatar LLC. Registered in Qatar number 28470.
WWW.NESGT.COM
إن إي إس أوفرسيز قطر (ذ.م.م.)
Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum 6 years of product development and design.
- Has the knowledge in IFE / connectivity systems experience either with an airline of IFE/C vendor.
- Possess deep understanding of multiple IFE systems for leading OEMs, and have prior experience in
GUI development for aviation.
- Has the knowledge and development of UI, Web and applications – Linux and Android based.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills with good working understanding.
- Has managerial skills and is able to delegate work. Also is strong in mentoring, coaching, training, and
developing.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the knowledge of media encoding, integration
and content delivery.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.