Our client is looking to fill the role of Store Designer Manager role with a top beauty brand in NYC.We're looking for someone with luxury beauty retail design experience, strong SketchUp, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills, and the ability to manage projects independently from concept through installation. The Manager, US Store Design is responsible for the design and implementation of store design projects across multiple retail partners and channels. He/she has exceptional design sensibility along with experience in design & development, project management, implementation and roll-out of store design projects. This individual must be highly creative and be able to deliver speed-to-market design and construction solutions at all points of sales, while optimizing cost and supporting business and commercial priorities for the brands. This individual must be passionate, results-driven, agile and a true team player. Must be a self-starter with strong organizational and presentation skills along with excellent people management and negotiation abilities. Within the department, this individual has opportunities to impact the future design of the brands’ representation in the US and to help create and drive key processes to increase efficacy across all brands. Manage multiple projects (as well as potential other brands in the portfolio) across multiple US retail partners (Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Saks, etc.)

• Pay rate is approximately 65-$68 an hour based on experience. . Role is full time hours each week and may possibly lead to a permanent role if interested down the road.  
• Looking to bring someone onboard by the beginning of Dec.  

Responsibilities:

Conecept Design & Development

• Manage multiple aspects of store design projects (new store openings, renovations, and in-store fixture development) including design development, project management and implementation and roll-out
• Adapt global design concepts to create test layouts and design proposals for retail opportunities at US specific retail channels for department store counters, open-sell and in-store fixtures
• Prepare project briefs, design intent documents, schematic design drawings, floor plan, elevations, and 3D renderings for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals
• Coordinate store design initiatives with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Sales in a timely manner to gain alignment
• Gather and manage feedback on design initiatives from all key stakeholders and cross-functional partners and adjust concept design accordingly

Project Management

• Ability to multi-task, manage and execute several projects in a timely and efficient manner from concept to execution
• Ensure highest level of excellence in creative and executional phases of work, including key business drivers such as budgets, timelines, and quality control
• Contribute to project budgets based on approved CapEx, project schedules/timelines, and presentations
• Create new and develop existing standards and templates to facilitate project roll outs
• Manage external consultant and vendor communication, including creating agendas and minutes
• Review consultant / vendor proposals, technical and production shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and approved budgets
• Recommend design solutions and value engineering options to ensure projects adhere to approved budgets
• Attend occasional offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes and fixture development and to review new store installations and renovations
• Coordinate with Visual Merchandising on new store openings
• Partner with production vendors and Visual Merchandising after installation to create punch list

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• This position reports into the Manager, US Store Design
• Act as a key partner to the US VM and brand marketing teams to stay abreast of all VMSD initiatives
• Partner with internal brand marketing, sales, and finance on all store design CapEx projects
• Liaise with HQ/Global VMSD teams for design alignment and approvals
• Work closely with retail partners, display and fixture vendors, and multiple internal brand teams
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with internal peers and outside consultants and vendors

Required Qualifications:

• experience in retail design: luxury beauty or fashion industry with an understanding of the industry’s fast and unique pace and deadlines
• Architecture / Interior Design / Industrial design degree with proven design, production, and construction-related experience
• Required: High proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills with an understanding of budgets and schedules/timelines
• Highly organized with an uncompromising attention to detail
• Must be hands-on and able to manage and execute projects independently from start to finish with an uncompromising attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines
• Must be able to balance design, innovation, and creativity with commercial and business needs
• Knowledgeable in working with high-quality materials, finishes, furniture & fixtures to maintain the luxury image of brands
• Must be passionate, results-driven and a strategic-thinker with a self-starter spirit
• Maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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