Design Manager
Selfridges
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Design Manager Job Introduction What is the role? As Design Manager, you will facilitate and assist in delivering world class retail environments in all Selfridges' stores through highly professional design coordination and management, creating leading edge solutions in retail and non-retail areas alike.
Key Responsibilities
Manage collation and production of strategic design guidelines, compartment design guidelines, project specific design guidelines and creation of temporary guidelines for brand projects ensuring alignment throughout
Co-ordinate/produce strategic project plans - walkways, sightlines, fixture zones, signage, lightboxes, liaison and interfaces with other projects eg M&E project
Present all design schemes to Selfridges directors for approval
Support brand briefings as required, chaired by Project Manager
Manage the approval of brand shopfit projects through concept and detailed design stages
Liaise with brands throughout concept, detail, and design phases through to project completion
Ensure projects adhere to Selfridges' Masterplan and Store Guidelines
Ensure timely and sufficient design information is passed to Project Manager's for the delivery phase
Work closely with the project management team to ensure design integrity is maintained at each stage of the design and delivery process
Participate in post-project reviews and design analysis
Manage the evolution and communication of key Selfridges' design specifications - eg cash desk and fitting room templates
Ensure designs meet or exceed defined quality standards and compliance with requirements of legislation and/or external authorities
Ensure internal design approvals and financial sanctions are obtained at appropriate stages
Encourage design innovation and creativity
Oversee and track the standards and progress in the development and maintenance of digital drawing data (Selfridges' working drawings - updated by the cad team and external consultants) for all Selfridges' sites
Maintain communication plan for the design stage of projects
Liaise with and inform project progress with the internal Property Department, Retail Operations Department, B & M Department, Visual Merchandise Department, as well as external brand design teams
Encourage and promote an understanding of the Selfridges brand values amongst external consultants
Work effectively with Design Manager and Design Coordinators to maintain a coordinated team with clear focus
How you'll do it…you will be Key Skills
'Expert' understanding of the market place with a passion for innovative retail and design
Innovative and highly commercial approach - able to develop and implement new ideas in cost effective ways
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
Resilience and ability to work under pressure on many diverse projects
In depth knowledge of AUTOCAD and other design related packages
Knowledge of technical aspects of construction practice and practical site experience
Key Behaviours
Excellent design knowledge and analysis
Tenacity and Focus
Self Motivated but Team Oriented
Diplomatic
Positive and Optimistic but Realistic
Disciplined but Flexible
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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