Head of Innovation (Experiential/Interactive/Immersive Technology)

Our client is Dubai's leading experiential, technology-led company, seamlessly merging creativity with advanced technology to deliver immersive and interactive experiences.

Founded in 2018, they specialise in custom-built interactive technologies and ready-to-deploy solutions, including holograms, immersive displays, interactive projection, AR/VR/MR, gamified installations, interactive applications, and advanced digital environments.

They are now seeking a Head of Innovation to lead their technical vision and future-facing innovation strategy.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a senior technologist who thrives at the intersection of engineering, creativity, and commercial delivery.

Role Overview

As Head of Innovation, you will define and execute the company's innovation roadmap, lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, and drive the development of cutting-edge interactive and immersive systems. Working closely with the CEO, you will help transform emerging technologies into scalable, commercially viable solutions and proprietary platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the companys innovation and technology strategy in line with business goals
• Research, evaluate, and introduce emerging technologies relevant to immersive experiences and interactive systems
• Lead the design and development of proprietary tools, systems, and future IP
• Provide senior technical leadership across complex projects from concept to deployment
• Mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams (mechatronics, mechanical, electronics, firmware, electrical)
• Support project managers during pre-sales, design, development, and execution phases
• Translate creative concepts into robust, scalable, real-world technical solutions
• Identify and build partnerships with technology providers, startups, and global partners
• Represent the company in technical discussions, industry events, and innovation forums
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and scalable frameworks across projects

Key Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar preferred)
• 5+ years experience in a senior technical or innovation leadership role
• Proven experience delivering complex, technology-led systems from concept to deployment
• Strong understanding of interactive technologies, mechatronics, electronics, embedded systems, and prototyping workflows
• Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Curious, forward-thinking, and comfortable working in fast-paced, exploratory environments