Design, Standards & Quality Lead (Fit-out & Int... Operations · Riyadh
Noon Academy
Design, Operations, Quality Assurance
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Design, Standards & Quality Lead (Fit-out & Interiors)
Lead scalable design standards and quality for Noon’s fit-out & interiors across Saudi sites; turn complex projects into repeatable, buildable systems with real classroom impact.
About Noon
Radically Changing the Way People Learn!
Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 12 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate. We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond. We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy. Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually. We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.
Now: We’re laser-focused on reinventing schools in Saudi Arabia. We’re accelerating rapidly, well-funded, and profitable.
📍 Riyadh, KSA | Full-time | On-site
We’ve got a sweet office near the Boulevard, and we’d love to have you in it.
Design, Standards & Quality Lead (Fit-out & Interiors) — Role purpose
We’re not hiring a designer. We’re hiring a builder.
At Noon, we are rapidly expanding our physical learning spaces across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia.
Our challenge is not to design one great classroom — it’s to build a system that works consistently across dozens of sites, under real constraints, tight timelines, and varying conditions.
This role is for someone who can turn complexity into clarity, and design into a scalable operating system.
What You’ll Own
1. Build the Design System
Define and own Noon Classroom & Facilities Design Standards
Create repeatable layouts, specifications, and material guidelines
Design for speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability — not just aesthetics
2. Drive Quality Across All Sites
Set and enforce clear quality benchmarks
Review drawings, materials, and site execution
Ensure consistent output across all locations regardless of site differences
3. Bridge Design & Execution
Work closely with Project Managers and contractors
Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with real site conditions
Support BOQs, specifications, and tender documentation
4. Continuously Improve the System
Capture learnings from each site and refine standards
Reduce rework, delays, and unnecessary cost
Solve site challenges quickly and pragmatically
What Success Looks Like
Faster classroom rollout with minimal design-related issues
Consistent quality across all locations
Clear, usable standards that teams can execute without confusion
Strong alignment between design, execution, and operations
What You Bring
6–10+ years in Interior Design / Architecture / Fit-out
Strong site experience (not only office-based design)
Experience in multi-site projects or rollout environments
Proven ability to build standards, manuals, or repeatable systems
Strong understanding of materials, detailing, and execution realities
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Practical Requirements
Based in Riyadh
Willing to conduct frequent site visits across multiple locations
Valid Saudi driving license
Own vehicle or reliable mobility
What This Role Is NOT
Not a purely creative or aesthetic design role
Not limited to producing drawings or concepts
Not a slow, consultant-style environment
Why This Role Matters
You will directly shape how Noon builds its physical learning experience at scale.
Your work will not live in presentations — it will be built, replicated, and experienced by thousands of students across multiple locations.
Why Join Noon
Build something real at scale
High ownership and direct impact
Fast-moving environment with meaningful challenges
Opportunity to define standards from the ground up
Final Note
If you are looking for a traditional design role, this is not it.
If you want to build systems, solve real execution challenges, and see your work come to life across multiple sites — we’d like to speak with you.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Riyadh
- Employment type
- Full-time
Riyadh
About Noon Academy
Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 14 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate. We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond. We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy. Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually. We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.