Qiddiya is also hiring a Director – Cultural Programming & Experience to lead the curation and management of the destination’s cultural programming and experience layer, shaping the content, visitor journey, and exhibits that define its year-round and festival offering.
Position Overview
The role owns the programming calendar, content development, visitor journey, exhibit design, and external relations to ensure a coherent, authentic, and high-quality visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the annual, seasonal, and festival programming calendar
- Lead development of programming content, narratives, and materials that strengthen attendance and visitation
- Own the end-to-end visitor journey across programming touchpoints, from arrival through participation
- Oversee the design, activation, and ongoing management of exhibits and programming spaces
- Manage relationships with external cultural contributors, institutions, and partners
- Coordinate with Operations, Facilities Management, Marketing, and Commercial teams to integrate programming into delivery plans
Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience across cultural programming, exhibitions, festivals, destination experiences, or visitor attractions
- Track record in public-facing cultural, heritage, entertainment, or destination environments
- Experience working with external institutions, cultural contributors, and strategic partners
- Experience in Saudi or regional cultural contexts preferred
- Strong content development, writing, and narrative curation capability
Job Details
Full-time · On-site · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
