Design Leadership Senior Manager Accenture Middle East

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:

  • Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

  • Define and drive the design strategy aligned with client goals and Accenture Song s vision.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including business, technology, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of design solutions.

• Client Engagement:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting design concepts and strategies that address their business challenges.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

• Design Excellence:

  • Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions.

  • Advocate for user-centered design principles and methodologies, ensuring the creation of meaningful experiences.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in design practices.

• Project Management:

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client expectations.

  • Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources effectively and meet project deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in design leadership roles, preferably in a consulting or agency environment.

  • Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful design projects.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in design thinking, user experience (UX), visual design, and service design.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to diverse audiences.

  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant platforms.

• Education:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with global clients across industries such as retail, healthcare, financial services, and technology.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and IoT.

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect design solutions to measurable business outcomes.