Qiddiya is Hiring: Director – Cultural Programming & Experience in Riyadh

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

Job link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4424207046/