Design Manager - Retail
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with over 15 years of experience to lead the design delivery of multiple District Malls across various communities in Riyadh. The role requires managing 3–4 concurrent small-scale retail projects, coordinating with Local Design Consultants (LDCs), and ensuring high-quality, timely design outcomes aligned with the overall development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail asset design, with a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across different phases of design.
Responsibilities
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with over 15 years of experience to lead the design delivery of multiple District Malls across various communities in Riyadh. The role requires managing 3–4 concurrent small-scale retail projects, coordinating with Local Design Consultants (LDCs), and ensuring high-quality, timely design outcomes aligned with the overall development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail asset design, with a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across different phases of design.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design management of multiple district mall projects across different communities.
- Coordinate with LDCs and internal teams to ensure design consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives.
- Manage design deliverables from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.
- Ensure integration of retail assets within broader master plans and community layouts.
- Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client standards.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including developers, consultants, and authorities.
- Monitor project timelines, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support procurement and construction teams with design-related inputs.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in architecture, design management, or related fields.
- Proven experience in the design and delivery of retail assets, preferably district malls or community centers.
- Ability to manage multiple small-scale projects concurrently.
- Strong understanding of retail planning, customer experience, and operational requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with Saudi building codes and retail development standards is an advantage.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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