Design Manager

Design Manager Job Snapshot
- Role:
Design Manager

- Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Design

- Experience:

15 years of professional design experience, including at least 8 years in leadership or management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This leadership position focuses on developing design strategies, managing design operations, and delivering innovative solutions that align with project requirements, organizational objectives, and customer expectations. The Design Manager will oversee design initiatives, evaluate proposed concepts, establish quality standards, and guide a team of design professionals.

The role involves collaborating with engineering, product, marketing, and other departments to ensure that design solutions are technically sound, commercially appropriate, and consistent with the organization 's vision. The successful candidate will bring 15 years of professional design experience, including at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity. Strong design management capabilities, strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and stakeholder communication skills are essential.

Job Details
- Country:
Saudi Arabia
- City:
Riyadh
- Industry: Construction
- Function:
Design
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Develop and implement comprehensive design strategies, plans, and criteria for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Align design objectives with organizational priorities, project requirements, and customer expectations.
• Evaluate proposed design concepts for feasibility, quality, innovation, and potential impact.
• Establish appropriate design approaches to support project delivery.
• Develop recommendations for improving design effectiveness and consistency.
• Adapt design strategies to changing project requirements and business needs.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry developments and emerging design practices.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of design activities.
• Manage multiple design initiatives while maintaining established quality expectations.
• Supervise specialized design functions, including large-scale design projects, brand development, and design system implementation.
• Review design deliverables to assess their suitability against project objectives.
• Identify technical and operational issues that may affect design outcomes.
• Coordinate resources and priorities to support effective project execution.
• Monitor design progress and recommend corrective measures when required.
• Support timely completion of design assignments.

• Establish and maintain appropriate design standards and quality benchmarks.
• Monitor design activities for compliance with applicable requirements and regulations.
• Evaluate the consistency and quality of design deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen design review and quality assurance processes.
• Provide guidance on maintaining design integrity throughout project execution.
• Support the implementation of improvements to design procedures and standards.

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of design professionals.
• Provide technical direction and guidance on design-related matters.
• Encourage collaboration, creative thinking, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for professional development.
• Support junior designers in developing their technical and creative capabilities.
• Promote an inclusive working environment that values different perspectives.
• Help team members maintain high standards of quality and professional performance.

• Assess the technical feasibility and effectiveness of proposed design solutions.
• Review design concepts against established project criteria.
• Evaluate alternative approaches and recommend suitable solutions.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex design challenges.
• Provide specialist advice to project teams and management.
• Support the use of appropriate design software, tools, and methodologies.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen design quality and project outcomes.

• Collaborate with product, marketing, engineering, and other relevant departments.
• Coordinate design…