Senior Design Manager - Brand, Strategy & Systems

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Design Manager to lead our design function and drive creative excellence in alignment with organizational goals. You will oversee design operations, mentor a team of designers, and collaborate with product, marketing and engineering to deliver design solutions that elevate our brand in the market.

This role shapes design vision and ensures best practices across initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional design experience with at least 8 years in leadership.
• Proven design management, team leadership, and project oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience developing design strategies and establishing standards.
• Project management and budgeting capabilities.
• Collaborative cross-departmental partnering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement design strategies for various projects.
• Lead and mentor designers, fostering collaboration and creativity.
• Oversee brand development, design systems, and large-scale design initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, quality benchmarks, and regulations.
• Provide design guidance to stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare reports on design initiatives and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering to align design with business goals.
• Advise leadership on emerging design trends and strategic direction.

Skills

Design leadership

Team management

Design strategy

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

AECOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Design Manager to lead our design function and drive creative excellence in alignment with organizational goals. You will oversee design operations, mentor a team of designers, and collaborate with product, marketing and engineering to deliver design solutions that elevate our brand in the market.

This role shapes design vision and ensures best practices across initiatives.