Design Manager (UAEN Talent Pool)

Join to apply for the Design Manager (UAEN Talent Pool) role at DWTC Exhibitions – ICT ClusterLocation: United Arab EmiratesJob Schedule: Full timeCore Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide design direction and structural advice to the immediate design team.Be responsible for the design process from pitch through project completion, including concept development and design.Interrogate the brief, scope the project and allocate the necessary resources.Support the sales process by participating in new business pitches, working alongside a select team of colleagues from the creative, design, strategic and technical departments to develop strategy and creative pitches that are ideas‑led.Understand clients’ business, strategy and business issues and help design effective solutions that address the business need, with messaging and design aligned, appropriate and on brand.Act as designer on projects, supporting the Associate Creative Director/Creative Director or independently, depending on scope of project: develop concept or idea for scenic or environmental treatment and present/sell idea internally and to client.Confidently and comprehensively promote the agency and its services.Creative Brainstorming and Idea GenerationResearch for projects and pitches, collate information, articulate and present your thinking to the wider internal team.Champion Innovation & Quality StandardsEnsure the agency creative process is followed and embraced.Continuously strive to push the boundaries of our offer, both creatively and strategically, seeking innovation in our delivery.Collaborate with team members to drive forward the creative process and visual representation, ensuring fidelity to strategic thinking across all touchpoints.Engage with production throughout delivery of the project with a keen interest in design detailing (responsible for providing design intent drawings).Presentation and Design DeliverySupport the presentation deliverables through a variety of mediums.Professional Relationships & CommunicationBuild and maintain effective relationships with team members, suppliers and clients.Ensure clear communication to all parties regarding roles, responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status/action items.Coach and oversee junior team members on execution of all individual job details in your remit.Resourcing & Talent ManagementRecommend best freelance and internal talent for the project and support resourcing requirements.Embrace and enhance company internal systems, processes and quality (QI).Operating Environment & FlexibilityOffice based job; require working longer hours on computer.Willingness to embrace additional tasks if required outside overall scope.Formal EducationFormal qualification in design.Work Experience5‑7 years experience in scenic, event, architectural, retail, theatrical or broadcast design.Skills And KnowledgeAgile and innovative creative mind.Ability to incorporate design across many deliverables.Excellent knowledge of 2D graphic creation, branding and graphic software (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Design Thinking Process experience.Highly organised with exceptional project management, administration, organisational and communication skills, and flawless attention to detail.Strong sense of responsibility and control.Quick learner, willing to grow and develop.Excellent interpersonal skills, fun to work with.Unfazed by tight deadlines, multiple projects and conflicting priorities.Confident and engaging communicator; good command of spoken and written English— a must.Process driven, methodical, with an eye for detail and passion for excellence; delivered with a sense of humour.Ability to think outside the box, find solutions, work with colleagues to realise ideas into designs delivered on budget and time.Sound understanding of digital, technical, and media solutions.Exceptional knowledge of the principles of design, layout, copy and print.Effective delegation, ability to work alone and as part of a team.Excellent working knowledge of MS Office.Dynamic and passionate doer.Demonstrated creative competencies: client focus, accountability, team effectiveness, organisational skills, attention to detail, originality, flexibility, professional confidence.Job InformationJob Identification: 284Posting Date: 11/25/2025, 05:32 AM#J-18808-Ljbffr