
Accenture
Design Research Consultant - Emiratization & UAE Talent Development | Song
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 0 - 2 yrs
Job expiry date: 12/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
26/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 10,000 - 15,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
0 - 2 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
12/04/2026
Job description
The Design Research Consultant – Emiratization & UAE Talent Development at Accenture Song in Dubai is an early-career role focused on experience transformation through human-centered design. The position supports the Design Research practice by ensuring that all project work is grounded in a deep, contextual understanding of user needs and behaviors. Working closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams, the consultant helps define research objectives, develop research plans aligned with business goals, execute primary research, and synthesize findings into actionable insights. The role contributes to client engagements, business development efforts, and internal community initiatives, while building expertise in design thinking, user experience (UX), and service design methodologies. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about empathy-driven innovation, collaboration, and delivering measurable impact through research-led design solutions.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support and help lead design research activities including planning, fieldwork execution, analysis, synthesis, and development of research deliverables.
- Define research objectives and plans aligned with project and business goals.
- Ensure design outputs are grounded in a deep understanding of user needs and contextual insights.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, business analysts, and project managers across project teams.
- Assist in preparing presentations, documentation, and client-facing materials.
- Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and studio workshops, contributing research-driven insights.
- Support new business development efforts through research input in pitches and client meetings.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, tools, and methodologies related to UX and service design.
Experience & skills
- Interest or foundational experience in design research, user experience (UX), or service design.
- Ability to conduct and support qualitative research activities including interviews and field studies.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills to translate research findings into actionable insights.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Willingness to continuously learn and develop skills in design thinking and experience transformation.