Design Director / Senior Design Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Design Manager will lead and manage the entire design process from concept through to detailed design, BOQ, IFCs, and project execution, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, minimizing costs, and maximizing value engineering opportunities. The role requires a strong creative vision, strategic thinking, and the ability to oversee multiple projects while aligning design solutions with brand standards and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction and oversee design processes to ensure quality, brand alignment, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement innovative design concepts and strategies to enhance user experience and meet project objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and engineering to deliver cohesive design solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure high-quality, technically feasible deliverables within project timelines and constraints.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to optimize costs without compromising design integrity.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with contract specifications and technical requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of professional design experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Preferably 2 years of experience within the GCC region.
• Strong proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Solid understanding of technical constraints and feasibility in design execution.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage design teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design challenges.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, is required.