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Senior Director - Design (Sports Stadium) - SPA185

4/27/2026

The Senior Director will lead the architectural vision and design strategy for large-scale sports stadium projects. They are responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and sustainability standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, is shaping one of the most transformative visions of Saudi Arabia’s future. By harnessing the Power of Play, we are unlocking new economic opportunities, elevating quality of life, and contributing to the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. As a company behind flagship projects such as Qiddiya City and Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), QIC is creating destinations and ecosystems where people can live, play, stay, work, and invest. At QIC, we believe play can move society forward, opening up new opportunities and bringing joy. Our commitment to play is evident in everything we do, aiming to transform lives through play, and creating extraordinary and fulfilling experiences. We develop integrated ecosystems that allow you to play, live, stay, invest, or work, with play as a catalyst for learning, creativity, performance, connection, escapism, and personal growth.

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for an accomplished Senior Director - Design (Sports Stadium) to lead the design and development of cutting-edge sports stadium projects as part of our visionary entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia. This senior leadership role involves spearheading the design strategy, overseeing multidisciplinary design teams, and ensuring that all design deliverables reflect innovation, functionality, and sustainability tailored to world-class sports venues.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architectural vision for sports stadium projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic objectives and brand identity.
Manage and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants specialized in sports facility design.
Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, and operations teams to deliver integrated and efficient designs that meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
Drive innovation in stadium design including fan experience, accessibility, sustainability, and technology integration.
Oversee coordination with external stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure design compliance and timely project delivery.
Manage design budgets and schedules to optimize resources and maintain project goals.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum 15 years of experience with a focus on large-scale sports stadium or venue design in commercial real estate or sports infrastructure development.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex design projects.
In-depth knowledge of stadium design principles, building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability standards.
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and visualization tools.
Experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is an advantage.

Key Skills

Stadium designArchitectural visionMultidisciplinary team managementProject managementStakeholder engagementDesign strategySustainability standardsBuilding codesSafety regulationsAutoCADRevitBIMVisualization toolsSports infrastructure developmentFan experience designBudget management