Senior Designer - Arabic Speaker

Company Description

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

Job Description

We’re seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Designer to join our Portfolio 3 team at Talaluf. This is a unique opportunity to be the first dedicated Senior designer within this portfolio of event brands, taking on a central role in shaping their creative output and identity.

As the primary design partner, you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, delivering high-quality design work across a wide spectrum, from PowerPoint presentations and brand identity development to social content, marketing materials, digital assets, and event collateral. You’ll be the go-to person for design within the portfolio, with the scope to make a visible impact on how our brands look, feel, and communicate.

You’ll collaborate closely with the marketing and brand team, the portfolio Vice President, and external agencies, managing requests you can execute directly while also reviewing and guiding third-party creative partners. Over time, as the team grows, you’ll help set the creative standard for new designers joining the portfolio, making this role an exciting opportunity to establish yourself as the cornerstone of design within Portfolio 3.

This position is ideal for an ambitious designer who thrives on variety, enjoys responsibility, and wants to be at the forefront of building bold, distinctive event brands from the ground up.

Key accountabilities

Project management and execution

• Manage your own workload effectively, balancing multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Deliver creative projects end-to-end — from concept through to execution — while maintaining high visual standards and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Take ownership of your timekeeping and project management, knowing when to push back, when to prioritise, and how to manage competing deadlines.
• Ensure all outputs are accurate, error-free, and delivered on time.

Stakeholder communication

• Work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, ensuring creative work meets their needs while staying true to brand standards.
• Proactively update Senior Leadership and the Creative Director on project progress, challenges, or foreseeable issues.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between internal teams and external partners or agencies.
• Confidently handle feedback, knowing when to adapt and when to advocate for quality.

Creative strategy and innovation

• Contribute to the creative strategy of Portfolio 3’s event brands, aligning design solutions with business objectives and market trends.
• Reimagine and refresh existing brand guidelines, ensuring they stay relevant and compelling over time.
• Create new brand identities for future IPs and ensure they are built into strong, consistent guidelines.
• Translate strategic thinking into effective, visually distinctive design that works across print, digital, and event environments.

Hands-on design, quality control and brand consistency

• Be the go-to designer for the portfolio — producing everything from pitch presentations and social content to event collateral and marketing materials.
• Uphold the highest standards of craft, consistency, and attention to detail across all touchpoints.
• Take a hands-on approach to design execution, ensuring all creative work is on-brand, accurate, and audience-focused.