Graphic Designer - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Gold Refinery

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Graphic Designer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to create high-quality visual assets that support our corporate, operational, and strategic communication needs. This role translates complex mining, refining, and exploration data into clear, compliant visual formats for executive reporting, investor relations, and internal safety campaigns. The position ensures all visual output aligns with SGR's brand guidelines and supports the company's strategic positioning within the Saudi mining sector.

The Graphic Designer play a key role in maintaining our corporate identity and enhancing our visual communication standards. This position requires a disciplined professional who can manage multiple projects and deliver precise, impactful designs for diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer will execute the following responsibilities to support SGR's operational and corporate objectives.

Corporate Brand Governance

The role enforces strict adherence to SGR's brand guidelines across all internal and external visual outputs to maintain a professional corporate image. This includes updating the brand style guide and auditing existing materials for compliance.

Executive Presentation Design

The designer creates high-stakes presentation decks for the Deputy CEO and executive team for use in board meetings and government engagements. These materials must accurately reflect SGR's strategic priorities and Vision 2030 alignment.

HSE Visual Support

The role collaborates with the HSE department to design clear, compliant safety signage and instructional graphics for plant and laboratory environments. This ensures that critical safety information is accessible to all workforce tiers.

Investor Relations Assets

The designer produces visual narratives for annual reports and sustainability disclosures that accurately reflect SGR's ESG performance. This involves translating complex geological and refining data into clear infographics.

Digital Marketing Content

The role designs digital assets for SGR's website and professional networks to highlight exploration milestones and refining capabilities. These assets must meet professional industry standards and engage target audiences effectively.

Operational Procedure Guides

The designer produces visual aids for standard operating procedures, ensuring that technical instructions are accessible to operators and technicians. This supports consistent and safe execution of daily plant activities.

Vendor Management

The role manages relationships with external printing and digital production vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery. This includes reviewing vendor deliverables against technical specifications before final approval.

Asset Library Management

The designer maintains a centralized digital asset management system to organize and archive all approved visual materials. This ensures efficient retrieval and version control for all departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an industrial or corporate environment.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proven portfolio showcasing expertise in corporate branding, infographic design, and multi-format layout production.
• Exhibits strong understanding of print production processes, including color management and finishing techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to interpret technical briefs accurately.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines in a structured environment.
• The candidate shows awareness of Saudi cultural norms and regulatory requirements in visual communication.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• The candidate has prior experience working with mining, oil and gas, or heavy industrial companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The candidate possesses basic skills in motion graphics or video editing software such as After Effects or Premiere Pro.
• The candidate has experience designing for sustainability reports or ESG disclosures in alignment with international standards.
• The candidate demonstrates familiarity with Arabic typography and bilingual layout design principles.
• The candidate holds an Adobe Certified Professional certification or equivalent industry-recognized credential.

Success Metrics

• The designer establishes and maintains a fully updated digital asset library with 100% of current brand materials archived.
• All executive presentations and investor reports produced by the role receive positive feedback for clarity and professionalism.
• The role delivers all HSE and operational visual aids in compliance with internal safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• The designer reduces external design agency spend by 20% through efficient in-house production of routine materials.
• The role implements a streamlined review and approval workflow that reduces turnaround time for standard requests by 15%.
• The designer successfully supports the launch of at least two major corporate initiatives with cohesive visual campaigns.
• Zero brand compliance violations are recorded in internal or external audits of visual materials over the 12-month period.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.