Wavespace Experience Designer (Supervising Associate/Assistant Director) - Riyadh

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

EY wavespace Riyadh is expanding to elevate client engagements through creative design, compelling narratives, and seamless experience delivery. We seek an Experience Designer who can unite design thinking with hands‑on delivery across ambitious workshops in Saudi Arabia.

Nationals are encouraged to apply; Arabic fluency is mandatory, and the role offers flexible, fast‑paced collaboration within a diverse, globally connected team.

Qualifications

• Strong visual communication and storytelling abilities.
• Fluency in design thinking and human-centered design approaches.
• Arabic fluency is mandatory and English is required for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke and repeatable wavespace sessions aligned with Scan–Focus–Act.
• Translate complex challenges into high‑impact visuals like mood boards and wireframes.
• Create digital canvases using Miro, Figma, Adobe Suite, and Canva.
• Support clients in navigating digital collaboration tools and immersive environments.
• Collaborate with the Experience Leader to develop workshop flows and narratives.
• Facilitate client workshops and ideation sessions.
• Research innovation themes and user needs to inform design.

Skills

Visual communication

Storytelling

Design thinking

Human-centered design

Arabic & English fluency

Facilitation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Design thinking qualification

Experience design qualification

Tools

Miro

Figma

Adobe Suite

Canva

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 15, 2026

The opportunity

EY wavespace brings the right people together to deconstruct challenges and develop solutions – faster. Human‑centered design, immersive collaboration, and storytelling are at the heart of our approach because we believe people support what they help create. EY wavespace combines design‑thinking, facilitated co‑creation, digital collaboration tools, and immersive environments to help clients align, ideate, and accelerate transformation.

As wavespace continues its expansion across MENA — including the opening of the Riyadh wavespace center — we are seeking an Experience Designer who can elevate client engagements through creative design, compelling narratives, and seamless experience delivery. Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Your key responsibilities

• Design bespoke and repeatable wavespace sessions aligned with our Scan–Focus–Act methodology.
• Translate complex challenges into high‑impact visual artifacts such as mood boards, storyboards, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Design and prepare digital canvases using tools like Miro, Figma, Adobe Suite, and Canva.
• Support clients in navigating digital collaboration tools and immersive environments.
• Collaborate with the Experience Leader/Manager to develop workshop flows, narratives, and session strategies.
• Help facilitate client workshops, co‑creation exercises, and ideation sessions.
• Conduct research on innovation themes, industry trends, and user needs to inform design.
• Contribute to experience‑design standards and toolkits for the wavespace Riyadh launch.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong visual communication and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in design‑thinking and human‑centered design.
• Ability to design fluently in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visuals.
• Comfort facilitating or co‑facilitating sessions.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in fast‑paced creative environments.
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A qualification in design thinking, innovation, or experience design.
• Experience in an innovation lab, design studio, or consulting environment.
• Strong client‑facing experience.
• Arabic fluency (mandatory).
• A strong design portfolio.

What we look for

Wavespace thrives on motivated, curious, and creative team members who enjoy shaping new approaches and delivering distinctive, immersive client experiences.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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