Director of Design

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Design to shape and oversee the creative vision and strategy. This senior leadership role involves leading a design team, advocating for user-centric design, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in design and leadership, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in design, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing design teams and delivering impactful design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a clear design vision and strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the design team.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all design outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

User-Centric Design

Design Thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Visual Arts

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom with over 2 billion sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Job Overview

The Director of Design is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and overseeing the creative vision and strategy of the organization. This individual will lead the design team, ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs, and market trends. The Director of Design will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality designs that enhance the user experience and support the company's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and implement a clear design vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
2. Advocate for design thinking across the organization to ensure a user-centric approach.
3. Identify emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.
4. Lead, mentor, and inspire the design team to deliver exceptional work.
5. Foster a collaborative and inclusive design culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
6. Recruit, retain, and develop top design talent.
7. Oversee the design process for all products, services, and branding initiatives.
8. Ensure consistency and quality across all design outputs, including user interfaces, visual branding, and marketing materials.
9. Guide the team in creating prototypes, wireframes, and design mockups for key projects.
10. Partner with product management, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure design objectives are met.
11. Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and leadership for feedback and approval.
12. Act as part of a committee of key decision-makers on design-related matters in projects and initiatives.
13. Define and track design KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
14. Use data and user feedback to inform and iterate on design decisions.
15. Maintain a strong focus on accessibility, usability, and inclusivity in all designs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 8+ years in design, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing design teams, delivering impactful design solutions, and aligning them with business goals.