Senior Designer, Store Design

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

· Responsible for the design and execution of the Store Design function for the Skincare/Fragrance Category in APAC, SEA4and TRWW.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· To support store planning and design according to store design guidelines.

· Liaise and coordinate with vendors on the details of the store construction.

· Partner with Visual Merchandising (VM) team to incorporate VM ideas into the store design concept.

· Responsible for the interpretation of all designs and to facilitate and complete construction process with shop fitters, including shop drawing review.

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

· Maintain a high level of construction by developing a “Punch List” (list of deficiencies) for each installation to ensure the compliance with design set and resolving sub-standard construction.

· File and maintain clear, understandable records of all stores for future references.

· Coordinate with team’s assistant to manage project timeline for store design to ensure on time counter delivery.

· Lead and coach junior designers and interns, where necessary.

QUALIFICATION:

· Degree in Architecture / Interior Design education from an esteemed university

· Minimum5 years of relevant experience in Interior or Architectural detailing and design. Applicants with 3 years of solid retail store design experience may be considered.

· Strong ability to design and draw scaled working construction drawing.

· Experience in CAD programs, Photoshop and 3D rendering software.

· Demonstrate good understanding in retail store design aspects, i.e. lighting, furniture design, space planning, detailing fixtures, etc. as well as the importance of maintaining consistency.