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Director of Design

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing half a billion in sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Job Overview

The Director of Design is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and overseeing the creative vision and strategy of the organization. This individual will lead the design team, ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs, and market trends. The Director of Design will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality designs that enhance the user experience and support the company's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and implement a clear design vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Advocate for design thinking across the organization to ensure a user-centric approach.
Identify emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

Lead, mentor, and inspire the design team to deliver exceptional work.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive design culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
Recruit, retain, and develop top design talent.

Oversee the design process for all products, services, and branding initiatives.
Ensure consistency and quality across all design outputs, including user interfaces, visual branding, and marketing materials.
Guide the team in creating prototypes, wireframes, and design mockups for key projects.

Partner with product management, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure design objectives are met.
Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and leadership for feedback and approval.
Act as part of a committee of key decision-makers on design-related matters in projects and initiatives.

Define and track design KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
Use data and user feedback to inform and iterate on design decisions.
Maintain a strong focus on accessibility, usability, and inclusivity in all designs.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Arts, or a related field.
8+ years in design, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in managing design teams, delivering impactful design solutions, and aligning them with business goals.

What You Should Know About Director of Design, webook.com

Are you ready to take the reins as the Director of Design at webook.com? If you're passionate about crafting delightful user experiences and leading a talented design team, this is the opportunity for you! At webook.com, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, we’re all about transforming the way people interact with events. With a remarkable track record of exceeding half a billion in sales, we're not just about numbers; we're about making a meaningful impact. In this senior leadership role, you'll shape the creative vision and strategy that drives our projects forward. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will champion user-centric design while keeping an eye on the latest trends in the industry. You'll lead, mentor, and inspire your team, fostering an inclusive and innovative design culture that encourages creativity. As the Director of Design, you’ll oversee the design process across all initiatives and ensure our branding and user interfaces are top-notch. Your keen eye for detail will help guide the team in creating prototypes and wireframes, while your experience will ensure that we maintain a strong focus on usability and accessibility. If you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design or a related field, along with over eight years of design experience—including three years in a leadership role—you might be the perfect fit for us. Join webook.com, and let's disrupt the ordinary together!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Director of Design at webook.com?

As the Director of Design at webook.com, your responsibilities include defining and implementing a cohesive design vision aligning with the organization's goals, advocating for user-centric design principles, leading and mentoring the design team, overseeing the design process for products and branding, and ensuring consistency and quality across all design outputs.