Global Design Manager

Job Description

Position: Global Design Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

Startrader is an SCA regulated platform, operating across 200+ regions with regulation by ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC. Powered by reliable platforms such as MT4 and MT5, Startrader delivers fast execution, secure transactions, and a professional trading environment for both individual traders and institutional partners. Through continuous innovation, educational support, and strategic global expansion, Startrader aims to empower clients with the tools and confidence they need to trade successfully in the financial markets.

We’re expanding fast—and we’re looking for talented people who want to grow their careers in a forward-thinking fintech environment built on innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Global Design Manager to lead and scale our global creative capability. This role will oversee graphic design, UI/UX design, video & motion content, and ensure consistent, high-quality design output across all global markets.

You will work closely with Branding, Social Media, PR, and Growth teams, as well as external agencies, to translate strategy into powerful visual experiences. The role requires strong leadership, project planning ability, and hands-on experience delivering large-scale sponsorship and partnership projects.

This position is ideal for a design leader with agency collaboration experience, exposure to Web3.0 / fintech / emerging tech, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder creative programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership & Strategy

• Define and own the global design vision across all markets and channels
• Translate brand and sponsorship strategy into scalable visual systems, guidelines, and toolkits
• Ensure consistency across websites, apps, campaigns, social media, events, sponsorship assets, and videos
• Continuously elevate creative standards aligned with business and brand growth

Multi-Discipline Design Management

• Lead and oversee design output across:
• Graphic Design (branding, campaign visuals, ads, sponsorship materials, offline & online assets)
• UI/UX Design (websites, apps, landing pages, user journeys)
• Video Editing & Motion Design (brand films, promotional videos, social-first content)

High-quality creative output

• Clear prioritization across markets
• Efficient delivery in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Build, mentor, and manage a global in-house design team
• Collaborate closely with:
• Branding Manager – brand identity, campaigns, IP & sponsorship creative direction
• Social Media Manager – content design, short-form video, platform-specific creatives
• Product & Tech Teams – UI/UX feasibility and execution
• Establish clear workflows and accountability between design, marketing, and product teams

Agency & External Partner Management

• Lead collaboration with creative agencies, production houses, and freelancers
• Brief, review, and align agency output with internal brand standards
• Manage multiple agencies across different regions and project types
• Ensure agency work integrates seamlessly with in-house design production
• Balance cost, quality, timelines, and creative expectations
• Large-Scale Sponsorship & Partnership Projects
• Lead creative direction for major sponsorships, partnerships, and large-scale brand initiatives

Oversee design execution across:

• Sponsorship branding systems
• Event visuals & on-site materials
• Co-branded digital & offline assets
• Campaign and announcement creatives
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders (internal teams, agencies, partners) to ensure brand consistency and delivery excellence

Project Management & Planning

• Own end-to-end design project delivery from concept → execution → rollout
• Plan design roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation
• Manage parallel projects across regions and teams
• Ensure clarity, efficiency, and predictable delivery under tight deadlines
• Web3.0 & Emerging Tech Integration
• Apply Web3.0 / fintech / emerging tech understanding to design thinking
• Explore innovative approaches to:

Digital experiences

• Interactive and immersive visuals
• Community-driven or future-facing brand expressions
• Stay updated on AI-assisted design tools and next-generation creative workflows

Key Requirements:

Professional Background

• 4+ years of experience in design (branding, digital, product, or video)
• 2+ years in a design leadership or management role
• Proven experience working with creative agencies and external partners
• Experience delivering large-scale sponsorship, partnership, or event-related design projects
• Background in fintech, Web3.0, crypto, or fast-growing global brands is highly preferred

Design & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Visual identity & branding systems
• UI/UX principles and user-centered design
• Video editing and motion storytelling
• Proficient in tools such as:
• Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro (or equivalent)
• Ability to guide and elevate work across multiple design disciplines

Management & Collaboration

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and external agencies
• Comfortable collaborating with Branding & Social Media teams on high-frequency output
• Experience managing distributed or global teams is a plus

Project & Strategic Thinking

• Excellent project management and planning skills
• Strong prioritization ability in complex, fast-moving environments
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial and brand objectives

Nice to Have

• Experience with global sponsorships or high-profile brand partnerships
• Ability to build and scale design systems from scratch
• Exposure to AI-assisted design workflows
• International or multi-market collaboration experience

Why join us ?

STARTRADER is built on trust, innovation, and excellence. By joining us, you become part of a global brokerage where high performance is recognized, careers grow quickly, and teams collaborate to deliver exceptional client experiences. If you take pride in professionalism and ambition, STARTRADER is the right place for you.