Assistant Store Design Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

· Oversee the development adoption and execution of store design within APAC, SEA and Travel Retail ensuring consistency and high standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· To lead and develop team members in designing counters and freestanding stores and provide project management and execution support for the brands in APAC and to stand in as a leader.

· Ensure brand’s image is maintained at a consistent level of excellence within guidelines set forth by global team to achieve cohesive effect in terms of architecture, detailing and merchandising layouts.

· Develop designs, technical drawings and specifications to market and chosen shop fitter for every new installation.

· Provide design and project management services to all markets with emphasis in bidding, supervising, and coordinating with various external vendors.

· Partner with local brand managers to ensure best locations within stores; analyze traffic flow to guarantee customer interaction; analyze architectural features; inspect sites to ensure cohesive design and speedy approval process.

· Educate affiliates and distributors to choose locations that best suit the brands’ needs; help affiliates understand technical aspects of store design, (i.e. reading drawings, explaining architectural terminology); educate and check for completeness of project request forms and the overall process.

· Educate and update new & existing shop fitters on new techniques, details, and directions for brands’ store design.

· Collaborate with Indirect Procurement team on cost optimization and price templates.

· Investigate, evaluate, and qualify new shop fitters for future markets and projects as needed.

· Liaise with regional design groups on store appearance; inform all parties involved of any updates and/or revisions to standard details.

· Develop “Punch List” (List of deficiencies) foreach installation to ensure the compliance with design set.

· Provide guidance to junior designers or newly joined within the region by induction/orientation and manage circulation list for updating the wider Store Design & Visual Merchandise network and vendors.

· Work closely with Visual Merchandising team and other functions as needed to ensure complete, synergized and articulated store presentation.

QUALIFICATION:

· Degree in Design or Art School education preferred; creative and has formal training in architecture or interior design.

· Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Interior or Architectural detailing and design. Candidates with relevant experience in the beauty and luxury industry will be an added advantage.

· Able to design scaled working construction drawing.

· Experience on CAD programs, and preferably skilled in Vector Works, Sketchup and Photoshop.

· Understands retail store design aspects, i.e. lighting, furniture design, detailing fixtures, etc. as well as the importance of maintaining consistency.

· Presents in a professional manner; has a good understanding of corporate image and conduct.

· Manages time and team productivity by challenging current processes and proposing better methods, communications, and collaboration processes.

· Good communication skills.

· Boosts and supports initiatives and changes, and able to lead and act on the set direction.

· Willing to travel often even when given a short notice.