Design Operations Specialist - Builders Program

Tamara; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Design Ops Specialist to streamline design workflows and manage design requests. The role requires 0-2 years of experience in Design Ops or similar, strong skills in organizational and communication tasks, and familiarity with design tools like Figma and Jira. Join us to contribute to the growth of a groundbreaking financial super app.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in Design Ops, Project Coordination, or similar operational roles.
• Strong understanding of design tools such as Figma, Notion, Jira, Confluence.
• Detail-oriented with strong process thinking and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Streamline and document end-to-end design workflows.
• Manage intake and prioritization of design requests.
• Support operational planning and delivery tracking for the design organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with design tools

Tools

Figma

Notion

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Why Tamara?

We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.
Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it. Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.
If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you
Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!

About the Program:

At Tamara, we believe greatness and exceptional talent can come from any level. That’s why we created our Flagship Builders Program, a gateway for brilliant minds ready to kick-start their careers.
Whether you're a recent graduate, early in your career with up to two years of experience, or looking for an internship or co-op opportunity, this program lets you dive into real, meaningful work across Product, Engineering, Design, and more.
Our January and June 2026 cohorts are your chance to learn, grow, and build alongside some of the most ambitious people in the region.

About Your Role:

The Design Ops Specialist ensures smooth execution and scalability of design processes, enabling design teams to deliver quality, efficiency, and impact across product and brand surfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Streamline and document end-to-end design workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Manage intake, prioritization, and tracking of design requests across teams.
• Support operational planning — OKRs, metrics, and delivery tracking for the design org.
• Maintain design systems operations (Figma libraries, tokens, documentation updates).
• Partner with PMO, Product Ops, and Engineering to improve cross-functional efficiency.
• Assist with onboarding, vendor coordination, and maintaining resourcing dashboards.
• Monitor design delivery SLAs and quality metrics through defined frameworks.

Requirements:

• 0- 2 years experience in Design Ops, Project Coordination, or similar operational roles.
• Strong understanding of design tools (Figma, Notion, Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with design systems and agile product workflows.
• Detail-oriented with strong process thinking and stakeholder management.