design director

NIKE

<div><div><div><div>Position Type</div>
<div>Full Time</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Career area</div>
<div>Product Creation, Development &amp; Management</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Job ID</div>
<div>R-87837</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><ul><li><p><br>
</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team</p>
<p>NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world&rsquo;s best athletes. It&rsquo;s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we&rsquo;re after&mdash;bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what&rsquo;s next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Central Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including experts in color, sustainability and materials, as well as apparel and footwear product designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing ideas and forms that elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</b></h2>
<p>We are looking for an exceptional leader to join the team as the Materials Design Director for the Nike Core Footwear design team. The ideal designer is a curious observer, eager participant and a cultural sponge &ndash; seeking insights to solve problems. You leverage your expert design skills along with your deep material knowledge in highly creative problem solving to create material design direction for a range of categories across performance, lifestyle and solar.</p>
<p>You will use your design knowledge to create seasonal direction to align your functional team, and your crossfunctional business partners to consumer and trend relavant solves. You manage and mentor your team to success and work with the Senior Director to ensure Product, color and materials are all telling a cohesive and compelling story through industry-leading product. You leverage your versatility and creativity to lead our material design team across the wide range of product in the sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear landscape. You will partner with innovation, materials development and our vendors to keep our product on the leading edge of performance and culture.</p>
<p></p><p>The ideal candidate thrives on team collaboration and building new working relationships, project management skills, strategic thinking and the ability to work through ambiguity to lead your teams to successful project completion - from concept to reality. You challenge the status quo, embrace the unknown and push boundaries in order to create industry-leading solutions that meet the needs of each athlete*. You are motivated to elevate our consumer&rsquo;s experience by creating new materials and palettes that are innovative, distinct, benefit-driven and athlete-relevant for a range of products. You are passionate about ensuring the emotional connection of our product for the consumer through the use of narrative and storytelling.</p>
<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON</b></h2>
<p>If this is you, you will be working on a range of technical and complex projects across a range of product from sport performance to sport lifestyle that sit under the Core footwear umbrella. You will employ your understanding of the latest material innovations and existing capabilities to design concepts and deliver toolboxes that keep NIKE on the vanguard. You will also help to curate, elevate and modernize NIKE&rsquo;s existing material palettes, while looking to drive the direction, and expectations of material design for the Core division forward.</p>
<p></p><p>Your work will range from trend and market research, insights gathering, to design direction. You will partner with the Senior Director and Color Director on seasonal direction and palette creation across the range of categories and product in Core Footwear. You will partner with the category business, development, engineering and costing partners to shepard top quality design from brief to box. In this, you will communicate with a wide range of experts across NIKE, from manufacturing partners, to operations, and at times directly with *athletes; the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, challenging, and rewarding.</p>
<ul><li>Lead the materials design direction and seasonal design strategy for Core Expression in conjuction with your Color Director counterpart and the Core Footwear Senior Director.
</li><li>Build seasonal narratives and end-in mind ideas that are culturally and consumer relevant.</li>
<li>Develop and deliver a Design Toolkit that inspires, empowers drives the core material team to action</li>
<li>Create compelling collections that integrate street fashion, art, culture, and sports.</li>
<li>Partner closely with internal category design, merchandising, and brand teams to ensure consistency and authenticity across all licensee work.</li>
<li>Review and approve seasonal design proposals from licensee partners, providing actionable feedback and creative guidance.</li>
<li>Drive innovation by identifying new materials, constructions and expression techniques by partnering with teammates across Space, NXT, Advanced production, Materials Development teammates and our vendor partners.</li>
<li>Bluesky and longer lead time development of innovative opportunity spaces for materials, method-of-make, texture and finish.</li>
<li>Proactively identify new opportunities and translate them into consumer relevant design direction.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop a high-performing team of designers and cross-functional collaborators.</li>
</ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH</b></h2>
<p>You will work closely with the Senior Design Director of Core Footwear and the Footwear Color Design Director to set silo and seasonal direction for your team and oversee the success in how that comes to life in our footwear &ndash; for new creation model and seasonal expression footwear. You will closely collaborate with Innovation, Footwear Material and Product Design teams, to formulate new ideas with impact to our product, consumer and brand. You will maintain collaborative relationships with your material design leadership peers in the categories Core crosses over to maintain a consistent brand presence , while understanding the nuance needed for our consumers, stories and product. You will partner with Development, Color Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design and Marketing teams in bringing to life key material concepts and scalable innovation - all the way to our consumer. You will have direct reports of varying levels, with the aim to create a strong bond within your team, and into the culture of collaboration within the larger Core Design team.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHAT YOU BRING</b></h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.</li>
<li>Experience creating consumer-relevant and culturally inspiring design direction and working with a team to action and bring that vision to life.</li>
<li>8+ years of relevant design experience exemplifying ability to push textile design, and/or relevant experience in Material Design.</li>
<li>3+ years relevant experience directly managing a team.</li>
<li>Brings new sustainable methods into product and production</li>
<li>Ability to design advance material concepts, High technical skillset including engineering and Flyknit constructions</li>
<li>Strong understanding of brand systems, cultural storytelling and consumer lead design.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of street fashion, art, culture and sport as design drivers.</li>
<li>Passionate and curious problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of textile methods-of-make such as weaving, knitting or printmaking and the ability to create mock-up samples by hand.</li>
<li>Ability to create concepts, grounded in research and the exploration of the latest in textile innovation; raw materials, technologies and techniques.</li>
<li>Stong influencing, verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to translate consumer and athlete* knowledge/insights into product executions and narratives.</li>
<li>Talent for collaborating and building interpersonal connections with design and adjacent functions.</li>
<li>Experience building inspiration/concept presentations and mood boards.</li>
<li>Experience presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences.</li>
<li>Ability to participate in multiple seasonal projects with competing resources and deadlines.</li>
<li>Understanding of Footwear Product Creation process, or relevant footwear or accessories experience.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across functions and cultures.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools; strong visual and technical design skills.</li>
<li>A portfolio that demonstrates creative excellence, strategic thinking, and leadership impact.</li>
</ul><p></p><p>We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.</p>
<p>NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.</p></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><ul><br>
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</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>What You Can Expect
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>OUR HIRING GAME PLAN</b></h2>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>01 Apply</b></h3>
<p>Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit &ndash; review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.</p>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment</b></h3>
<p>If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you&rsquo;ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you &ndash; the whole you &ndash; so don&rsquo;t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.</p>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>03 Interview</b></h3>
<p>Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.</p></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Director, Core Studio Footwear Materials Design

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of creating world-class entertainment and leisure destinations in Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join our team as the Director - Design. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping the design philosophy and overseeing the design direction for all development projects, ensuring they are both groundbreaking and aligned with the company&rsquo;s vision of excellence.</p><br>
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Develop and implement design strategies that align with Qiddiya's overarching goals and vision</li>
<li>Lead and inspire a diverse team of designers and architects, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration</li>
<li>Oversee the design development processes from initial concept through to project completion</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design solutions are practical, innovative, and reflect community engagement</li>
<li>Review and approve design proposals, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and compliance with relevant regulations</li>
<li>Stay abreast of global design trends and best practices, integrating these insights into project initiatives</li>
<li>Manage project timelines and budgets effectively, ensuring deliverables are met within expected parameters</li>
<li>Engage with clients and stakeholders, presenting design concepts and incorporating their feedback into the design process</li><br>
</ul><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)</li>
<li>12+ years of professional experience in design leadership roles, preferably within the real estate or entertainment sectors</li>
<li>Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage creative teams</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills, with expertise in presenting complex design solutions to various audiences</li>
<li>A proven track record of successfully delivering high-impact design projects on time and within budget</li>
<li>Knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices is highly advantageous</li>
<li>Ability to think critically and creatively, with a strong attention to detail</li><br>
</ul><br>
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<b>Benefits</b><p><br>
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</p></div>

Director-Design (MAS6-20003620)

Hillpointe

<p></p><div><div><p><b>WHY HILLPOINTE?</b><i> Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.</i></p>
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Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm's investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.</i></p>
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Lead Designer, Pointe Grand</b></p><br>
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The Lead Designer, Pointe Grand is a mission-critical role and the main service provider of graphic design and visual identity content for the Pointe Grand Communities brand. This is a content-creator-first position: the Lead Designer builds and deploys the assets that bring current, new, and upcoming properties to market, from on-site signage and large-format advertising to print collateral and digital assets. They maintain and enforce the Pointe Grand brand guidelines and standards under the direction of the VP, Brand &amp; Creative, keeping every property on-brand as the portfolio grows.</p>
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Reporting to the VP, Brand &amp; Creative and partnering closely with the Creative Production Director, the Lead Designer pairs static and brand-system work with the Director's video and motion output to amplify both, and builds templates and systems that let the wider team and vendors deploy on-brand assets at portfolio scale. The role is an individual contributor today with the potential to grow and lead a design team over time<br>
<br>
<b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Pointe Grand Design &amp; Content Creation
<ul><li>Act as the primary designer and content creator for the Pointe Grand brand, building and deploying assets for current, new, and upcoming properties.</li>
<li>Design property signage and collateral packages, including on-site signage (monument, wayfinding, leasing office, and amenity), large-format advertising (billboards, bandit signs, banners), print collateral (flyers, brochures, leasing materials, welcome packets), and digital assets (social templates, digital ads, email and web graphics).</li>
<li>Lead new design efforts from concept through final delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</li>
<li>Prepare and package print-ready files with accurate sizes, bleeds, color, and exports for vendor handoff; a project manager or the Creative Production Director coordinates vendor production and installations.</li>
</ul></li><li>Brand Guidelines &amp; Standards
<ul><li>Maintain and enforce the Pointe Grand brand guidelines and standards, keeping them current under the direction of the VP, Brand &amp; Creative.</li>
<li>Serve as the design subject matter expert for the Pointe Grand brand, safeguarding creative consistency across every medium.</li>
<li>Ensure visual consistency across digital, print, presentations, signage, and collateral.</li>
</ul></li><li>Motion Graphics
<ul><li>Build mid-level motion graphics for animated social content, digital ads, and simple promotional content in After Effects or equivalent software.</li>
<li>Pair motion and static design with the Creative Production Director's video output to create unified Pointe Grand campaigns.</li>
</ul></li><li>AI-Enabled Design Pipeline
<ul><li>Use AI tools as a core part of the design pipeline for asset generation (imagery, backgrounds, textures, mockups), production acceleration (resizing, background removal, upscaling, variations), rapid ideation and concepting, and AI-assisted motion and video elements.</li>
<li>Apply AI to increase output and speed while ensuring every deliverable remains on-brand and production-accurate.</li>
</ul></li><li>Collaboration &amp; Sales
<ul><li>Partner with the Creative Production Director to amplify output, combining design with motion and video while building templates and systems that teams and vendors can deploy at scale.</li>
<li>Build Canva templates so property, marketing, and operations teams can self-serve on-brand assets, and use Canva alongside Adobe for fast, collaborative production.</li>
<li>Partner with Property Marketing and Property Operations teams to develop and deliver the assets each property needs.</li>
<li>Collaborate with, review, and manage work from external agencies and vendors as needed.</li></ul><br>
</li>
</ul><p><br>
<b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of professional design experience, including brand and production work.</li>
<li>Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; comfortable in Canva for templates and collaborative production.</li>
<li>Mid-level motion graphics ability (After Effects or equivalent).</li>
<li>Highly comfortable using AI tools as part of the design pipeline.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of brand management and visual design systems.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and production accuracy for print and digital.</li>
<li>Multifamily, real estate, or related industry experience preferred.</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Work Environment:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>This position operates in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities.</li>
<li>The Lead Designer should be comfortable owning hands-on design end to end as the primary creative resource for the Pointe Grand brand, with the potential to grow into leading a design team.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Lead Designer, Pointe Grand

Qiddiya | القدية

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   Support the CDU design management TOM mandates to maintain alignment with overall QIC vision and strategic objectives
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   Support organizational awareness and integration of design intent with delivery outcomes
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   Support bridging of the Strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions such that frameworks are defined, operationalized and continuously improved
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   Support end-to-end mapping of project delivery processes across specific delivery models
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   Drive the establishment of robust design stage-gate frameworks and governance instruments
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   Interface with Design Procurement Support function relating to design consultancy qualitative selection guidelines and management frameworks
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   Operate within the CDU DEx Target Operating Model (TOM) mandates in support of the delivery Business Units
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   Support the DEx Executive Director's strategic priorities and objectives to successfully develop and implement the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) as the vehicle to deliver the MD's strategic objective &lsquo;F5 Design Management &amp; Governance Framework' approved in the March 2026 N-1
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   Collaboratively drive the definition, implementation and continuous evolution of design governance and consultancy management frameworks for QIC
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   Integrate strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions into a unified and portfolio-wide approach
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   Collaboratively drive adoption and consistent application across the Business Units
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   Support the Design Governance Lead in the development, rollout and continuous refinement of the functions' mandates
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   Drive alignment between design intent, procurement strategies and delivery execution
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   Collaboratively support and drive a feedback loop from DEx processes to project delivery to deliver continuous improvements and knowledge share using online platforms and evidence value + to QIC
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   Contribute towards a culture of quality, innovation, performance and excellence within the team
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   Support cross-functional integration at QIC level across design, procurement and delivery functions
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   Support the DEx ED to continuously evolve integrated design management and governance frameworks across specific delivery models
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   Lead the development and quarterly publication of the Integrated Design Management Manual (IDMM), including hard and soft copy compendium of DEx issued and emerging design management procedures on the DEx SharePoint site
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   Collaboratively support the development of RFP suites for LDC multidiscipline consultancy services aligned with procurement strategies, including scope of services and technical annexures with the Design Procurement Support function
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   Drive the development and rollout of baseline specifications across key disciplines, aligned with QIC best practice, sustainability, applicable codes, standards and international / regional / local regulations
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   Oversee preparation and collation of Employer Information Package (EIP) to ensure consistent design guidance to appointed consultants
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   Identify and drive opportunities for standardization and optimization through prototypes and repeatable design solutions leading to DEx best practice guidelines
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   Support the Design Governance mandates through structured reporting, PCG committee engagement, and effective implementation across the Business Units
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   Support continuous improvement and high performance through data analysis from online platforms in collaboration with all DEx functions
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   Support organisational capability building through structured DEx awareness campaigns for key DEx initiatives and processes, training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing
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   Drive the establishment of an Integrated Design Management Excellence upskilling and training programme, utilising the existing playbook for the Integrated Project Management programme
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   Drive the establishment of a central repository for QIC-wide CGIs;
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   Interface with support and drive the upgrading of the Stage Gate Review Panel template, especially to include the proposed CGI image comparison initiatives in collaboration with the Virtual City (VC) and BIM &amp; Digital Delivery functions;
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   Successful delivery of all DEx mandates and priorities as per the agreed timelines in the 2026 and 20226-2030 programmes
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   Successful establishment and adoption of the MD's DEx Strategic Objective F5 and the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) across QIC
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   Consistent implementation and continuous improvements of Design Governance mandates and frameworks with measurable and evidence-based adoption
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   Effective cross-function collaborations, supporting quality and effectiveness across the DEx TOM
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   Delivery of structured outcomes including IDMM, RFP suites, baseline specifications and Employer Information Packages
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   Improved design quality, consistency and predictability across DEx mandates
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   Reduction in design-to-delivery gaps, rework and late-stage design changes, supporting value + and efficiency
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   Support the evidenced relevance of DEx within the CDU and to all Business Units, especially the delivery Business Units
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   Enhanced decision-making clarity through structured governance, online reporting and committee engagement
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   Increased efficiency through standardisation, prototyping and optimisation of repeatable and standardised design elements (floor layouts, back of house logistics)
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  Safety
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   Prioritize wellbeing
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   Address challenges directly
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   Take responsibility for safety
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   Correct unsafe practices
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   Learn from mistakes to continuously improve
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   Hold each other accountable with support and care
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  Integrity
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   Communicate truthfully and straightforwardly
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   Keep commitments and fulfill promises
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   Respect others' rights, dignity, and opinions
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   Uphold high professional standards
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  Innovation
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   Encourage innovation with an open, nimble approach
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   Maintain a curious mindset
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   Eager to learn and improve
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   Think creatively beyond conventions
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   Continuously seek ways to enhance performance
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  Collaboration
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   Open, honest engagement with all stakeholders
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   Frequent, respectful, transparent communication
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   Celebrate successes
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   Collaboratively resolve issues
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   Respect diverse cultures
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   Listen to different perspectives
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   Maintain an open mindset to diverse ideas and information
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   Build and engage diverse teams equitably and fairly
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   Treat everyone with respect and equality
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  Quality
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   Ask direct, rational questions
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   Speak relevantly for the audience
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   Be a team player, share knowledge
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   Uncompromising quality standards
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   Master's degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field - if supported by relevant working experience
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   Professionally registered with an internationally recognized professional body or authority relevant to their discipline, is an advantage
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   Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in design, engineering and governance within Development
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   10 years' experience in the Middle East is essential, preferably including KSA
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   Proven experience delivering large-scale complex and high value developments and giga-projects
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   Demonstrated expertise in integrating design, procurement and delivery across complex programs
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   Proven track record in establishing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures at portfolio scale
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   Strong stakeholder management across executive leadership, project teams, consultants and contractors
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   Excellent communication, commercial acumen and professional judgment
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   Strong problem-solving with ability to operate effectively under pressure and to be directable in a dynamic delivery focused context
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   Knowledge of existing KSA regulatory environment, relevant governing agencies and codes applicable to various design typologies
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   Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning
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   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead in complex and matrixed organizations
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   Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines
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Director - Design Governance - CDU-015

Dallah Holding Media

<h2>Job Summary</h2><p>We are looking for a talented <strong>Art Director</strong> to join our Creative Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong conceptual thinking, exceptional visual design skills, and the ability to develop and execute creative advertising campaigns. </p><p> </p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Develop and execute creative concepts for advertising campaigns.</li><li>Lead visual direction from concept through final execution.</li><li>Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and creative teams to deliver compelling creative solutions.</li><li>Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative ideation.</li><li>Present creative concepts and visual directions to clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure all creative work aligns with client objectives and brand guidelines.</li><li>Guide and support junior designers and creative team members.</li><li>Coordinate with production teams and external partners to ensure quality deliverables.</li><li>Manage multiple creative projects while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Stay updated with design trends, technologies, and industry best practices.</li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Advertising, Multimedia Arts, Digital Media Design, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum <strong>3–5 years of experience</strong> in an advertising agency with a strong creative portfolio.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in concept development and campaign execution.</li><li>Experience leading or mentoring junior creatives.</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously.</li></ul>

Art Director

The Home Depot

<p>Position Purpose:<br/></p><p>The User Experience Director will lead a team of UX designers, researchers, and principal-level practitioners responsible for shaping experiences across key business domains at The Home Depot. This leader will leverage their background in user-centered design, research, strategy, and organizational leadership to define and drive experience vision, influence product direction, and deliver measurable business outcomes.<br/></p><p>This role leads a large UX organization of approximately 20&ndash;30 designers and researchers through a team of leaders, including at least four direct reports. The ideal candidate has experience leading other leaders, building high-performing teams, developing talent, and creating an environment where design excellence, customer focus, and operational effectiveness thrive.<br/></p><p>The Director will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Insights, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, align priorities, and guide teams in solving complex problems through research-informed and data-driven decision making. They will help define long-term experience strategies while ensuring teams are delivering meaningful outcomes for customers, associates, and the business.<br/></p><p>Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior leaders, and connect experience strategy to business objectives. The ideal candidate brings experience working in retail, B2B, and/or enterprise environments and has a track record of leading teams responsible for complex systems, workflows, and digital products at scale.<br/></p><p>This leader is a strong communicator and storyteller who can translate customer needs, business priorities, and technical constraints into a shared vision that drives alignment and action across the organization.<br/></p><p>Key Responsibilities:<br/></p><p>50% Experience, Design Strategy and Planning - Consistently monitor and understand customer experience KPIs and Metrics to ensure initiatives deliver value<br/>Create and communicate comprehensive end-to-end experience design strategies that are data-informed and evidence-driven<br/>Collaborate with all necessary partners and stakeholders to cast a broad vision of where our customer's holistic experience should be and how we get there<br/>Leverage and/or create artifacts such as end-to-end customer journey maps to tell the story of where customer friction exists (online, in person, on the phone, etc.)<br/>30% Influence - Activate and conduct competitive and comparative research and analysis to formulate point-of-views on how all customer segments desire to do business with The Home Depot Leverage all available or needed artifacts, assets, studies, insights, and resources to tell the stories that will change mindsets<br/>20% Leadership and Development - Shapes and supports experience design leaders (direct reports) who can strengthen The Home Depot's user experience, improve upon existing capabilities, and develop others who understand and advocate for experience excellence across the enterprise Attracts, retains, develops, and motivates experience design talent Manages and coordinates strategic direction for staff Provides leadership, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports and other senior non-direct report UX leaders<br/></p><p>Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<br/></p><p>This Position typically reports to Sr. Director User Experience<br/>This Position typically has 4-5 Direct Reports<br/></p><p>Travel Requirements:<br/></p><p>Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.<br/></p><p>Physical Requirements:<br/></p><p>Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.<br/></p><p>Working Conditions:<br/></p><p>Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.<br/></p><p>Minimum Qualifications:<br/></p><p>Must be eighteen years of age or older.<br/>Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.<br/></p><p>Preferred Qualifications:<br/></p><p>Proficient in communicating, building influence, and developing relationships with functional and technical leaders across all levels in the organization<br/>Proficient in defining, communicating, and driving end-to-end customer journey improvements<br/>Ability to communicate, advocate for, and demonstrate the value of user experience design and research concisely, confidently, and effectively.<br/>Proficient in shaping, aligning, and guiding the execution of strategic directions<br/>Proficient in managing and developing direct reports who lead others<br/>Experience leading user experience teams in a fast-paced agile environment<br/></p><p>Minimum Education:<br/></p><p>The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.<br/></p><p>Preferred Education:<br/></p><p>No additional education<br/></p><p>Minimum Years of Work Experience:<br/></p><p>10<br/></p><p>Preferred Years of Work Experience:<br/></p><p>No additional years of experience<br/></p><p>Minimum Leadership Experience:<br/></p><p>None<br/></p><p>Preferred Leadership Experience:<br/></p><p>None<br/></p><p>Certifications:<br/></p><p>None<br/></p><p>Competencies:<br/></p><p>Decision Quality<br/>Persuades<br/>Optimizes Work Processes<br/>Customer Focus<br/>Financial Acumen<br/>Organizational Savvy<br/>Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills<br/>Solid understanding of user-centered design processes and ability to balance customer needs with business goals in developing solutions<br/>Proven analytical ability with demonstrated financial business planning skills<br/>Ability to effectively negotiate conflict and persuade others on the merits of a design or other user experience solution<br/>Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions<br/>Ability to assess, prioritize, and negotiate across the business, technical, and system constraints<br/>Ability to quickly immerse into corporate culture and align with the priorities and needs<br/></p>

User Experience Director

Florose

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   ROLE OVERVIEW
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  We are looking for a talented Art Director to own the visual identity of Florose across all touchpoints from the app and website to social media, in-store, packaging, and campaign creative. You will translate brand and marketing goals into beautiful, consistent, on-brand visual concepts that reflect the premium, elegant world of Florose. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the creative direction, lead and supervise designers and video editors, and ensure every asset that carries the Florose name &mdash; static or motion &mdash; feels luxurious, cohesive, and emotionally resonant, with a consistent, premium color treatment across all video output.
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  &bull;	Develop and own the visual direction for campaigns, seasonal collections, and brand initiatives across digital, social, print, and physical experiences.
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  &bull;	Translate marketing briefs into strong creative concepts, mood boards, and art direction that elevate the Florose brand.
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  &bull;	Supervise and direct video editors, reviewing cuts and guiding the look, pacing, and quality of all video content.
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  &bull;	Oversee the color treatment and grading of video output, ensuring a consistent, premium, on-brand look across all motion content and channels.
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  &bull;	Maintain and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring visual consistency across all channels and touchpoints, including a defined color and grading standard for video.
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  &bull;	Lead and mentor graphic designers, video editors, and external creatives, reviewing work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
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  &bull;	Art-direct photoshoots and video productions, collaborating closely with photographers, videographers, stylists, and the production team.
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  &bull;	Partner with marketing, social, and product teams to deliver creative that performs and supports business goals.
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  &bull;	5+ years of experience in art direction or senior design, ideally within retail, e-commerce, lifestyle, luxury, or agency environments.
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  &bull;	A strong portfolio demonstrating refined visual taste, brand thinking, and campaign work across both static and video content.
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  &bull;	Expert command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); working knowledge of video editing and color-grading tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) to direct and review editors' work.
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  &bull;	A strong eye for color and grading consistency across video, plus typography, color, layout, and composition in design.
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  &bull;	Experience supervising or directing video editors and motion content.
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  &bull;	Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
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  &bull;	Experience with luxury or lifestyle brands and an understanding of the Saudi market and aesthetic.
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  &bull;	Familiarity with social-first and performance creative.
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  &bull;	Hands-on color-grading experience or a background in video/motion direction.
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