Senior Manager "Head of" Design

Esports Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and visual execution for all fan-facing design across EWC Foundation, EWC and ENC.

  Turn campaign strategies into bold, effective visuals that resonate with global esports and gaming audiences.

• Own the full design system brand guidelines, templates, component libraries, and multi-format standards.

• Oversee design output across social, key visuals, motion graphics, stage screens, digital banners, thumbnails, merch, and on-site event branding.

• Oversee visual application across all asset types including posters, OOH, broadcast graphics packages, arena signage, merch design, partner assets, and branded physical environments.

• Ensure the design system scales across digital, physical, event, and broadcast environments.

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, setting clear quality and delivery standards.

• Ensure brand consistency and visual excellence across all channels and touchpoints.

• Partner with Fan Marketing, Content, Media Production, Brand, and Product teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

• Direct external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners to ensure alignment and quality.

• Improve creative workflows and production pipelines for speed, consistency, and scale.

• Approve major assets and key visuals before release.

• Monitor asset performance (CTR, engagement, retention) and optimize creative approaches.

• Bring fresh visual inspiration from gaming, design, culture, and esports to keep our output distinctive and modern.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in design, visual communication, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience leading creative teams and managing visual campaigns for global audiences.

• Strong portfolio showcasing brand campaigns, social content, and digital design projects.

• Deep understanding of digital platforms, design trends, and fan engagement in gaming culture.

• Expertise in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to give constructive feedback and inspire creative excellence.

• Experience managing agencies, freelancers, or creative vendors.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

• Prior experience of working in KSA.

• Fluent in Arabic and English.