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About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading the design function, ensuring creative excellence, and aligning design solutions with organizational goals. The Design Manager will oversee design operations, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to deliver design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and implement comprehensive design strategies, plans, and criteria for various projects.
• Assess the feasibility, soundness, and innovation potential of proposed design concepts.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of designers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Oversee specialized design functions, including large-scale design projects, brand development, and design system implementations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with design standards, quality benchmarks, and relevant regulations.
• Serve as a technical advisor and consultant on design-related matters to stakeholders and leadership.
• Evaluate design operations, activities, and team performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports on design initiatives, project outcomes, and operational metrics with recommendations.
• Manage design budgets and resources efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and engineering to align design solutions with business objectives.
• Advise leadership and stakeholders on design-related strategic matters and emerging industry trends.
• Customize design approaches to meet diverse customer needs while maintaining brand consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of professional design experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven expertise in design management, team leadership, and project oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in design software and tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess design feasibility and impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in developing design strategies and establishing design standards.
• Project management capabilities with experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in stakeholder management and advising senior leadership.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis within a dynamic team setting.