Design & Distribution Senior Manager

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government is seeking a Design & Distribution Senior Manager to own end-to-end content operations for textbooks and digital assets across the Kingdom. You will translate approved curricula into high-quality print and digital formats, supervise printing and distribution partners, and ensure timely delivery to every end user.

In this leadership role, you will design and govern the section's processes, manage budgets, and coach a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Media Production, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in content design, production logistics, and digital content management.
• 3+ years in a managerial position.
• Experience managing print vendors and large-scale distribution operations.
• Strong command of digital content workflows, version control, and QA.

Responsibilities

• Lead content design workflows aligned with curriculum frameworks and the delivery calendar.
• Direct production and logistics for print and distribution at national scale.
• Oversee digital production, formatting, and quality review before release.
• Build and govern section policies, processes, and budget; coach a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Vendor management

Digital content workflows

Budgeting and planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Media Production, or related field

Master's degree in Design, Content Management, or related field

Tools

Adobe Professional

Job description

We are hiring a Design & Distribution Senior Manager to lead the full lifecycle of learning materials, from content design and print production to nationwide physical and digital distribution.

This role sits at the center of content operations. You turn approved academic content into high quality textbooks and digital assets, manage printing and logistics partners, and make sure every end user across the Kingdom receives the right version on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Design

• Plan and schedule content design workflows aligned with approved curriculum frameworks and the delivery calendar
• Translate SME developed content into structured textbook formats while protecting academic integrity
• Direct the development of graphics and visual elements in line with approved design standards
• Run review sessions with academic teams to validate design outputs before production

Production and Logistics

• Set print specifications and production logistics plans for each content batch
• Manage printing vendors on capacity, quality, quantities, and timelines
• Plan and execute nationwide distribution of physical materials, with full delivery tracking
• Report production and distribution performance to Content Operations leadership

Digital Production and Distribution

• Lead the conversion of approved design inputs into production ready digital learning formats
• Oversee digital editing, formatting, and quality review before release
• Deploy digital content across approved national platforms and manage content repositories
• Maintain version control and lifecycle records across print and digital channels

Leadership and Governance

• Build the section operational plan and manage its budget
• Design and implement section policies, processes, and procedures
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and partners
• Lead, coach, and appraise a multidisciplinary team

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Media Production, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in content design, production logistics, and digital content management
• At least 3 years in a managerial position
• Proven experience managing print vendors and large scale distribution operations
• Strong command of digital content workflows, version control, and quality assurance

Preferred

• Master's degree in Design, Content Management, or a related field
• Adobe Professional or Digital Content Management certifications