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Director, Global Store Design
Estee Lauder
New York, NY, United States
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Description
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•Propose and develop new design initiatives in line with Brand Global vision.
•Coordinate with visual merchandising, creative, marketing and sales to develop cohesive brand design identity.
•Aid ED and Creative Director in ensuring Global Brand vision is upheld at consistent level of excellence while addressing regional parameters and concerns.
•Manage high volume workload and prioritize project requirements effectively.
•Ensure clear communication, transfer of information and alignment of regional teams to maintain and build collaborative and efficient process.
•Take initiative to be up to date and aware of Global projects and ascertain relevancy for this market.
•Prototyping schedules and reviews.
•Aiding ED with Budget Management for Regions.
•Aid ED with Training and Coaching new and existing Store Design team members.
•Aid ED with Strategic Planning of Office Structures.
•Aid the oversight of all Retail formats Globally (including Shop in Shop, Free Standing stores and Perfumeries) Tasks to include aiding with:
-All new TFB locations: layout – design –3-d visualization (sketch and presentation level) -design development- supervision of project management to project end-punch lists-handovers.
-Site inspections/visits /Punchlists (if applicable)
-Quality monitoring during process
-Project Management Overview
-Design development drawings
-Review of Detail drawings
-Shop drawing reviews
•Aid with supervision, direction & coordination of:
-International Affiliates.
-Regional Store Design teams
-Architectural & Engineering Consultants –Domestic and International
-Project Managers
-Contractors
-Retailers
-All Suppliers and Trades Persons
-Field Sales
-Internal Departments -Brand/Corporation
-Retail Store Development Group
•Activities to include:
-Regular Project Status Updates
-Regular Conference calls with all Parties (Regionally/Globally)
-Establishing and reviewing project timelines & Schedules
-General Contractor & Executive Architect Selection
-Monthly Strategic Door list review
-Yearly Round Table to train on Standards, Construction Details and Resources
-Construction Supervisions –Conference calls/meetings on site
-Site Visits, Market Visits and reviews
•Aid ED with Evolving Store Design Concept:
-Architectural Concept and Development
-Fixture Concept and Development
-Lighting Concept and Development
-New Materials Selection and Specification
-Merchandising Concept liaising with VM
-R&D
-Prototyping
-Technical Detailing
-Code Compliance
-Budget Calculations
-Construction Management
-Design Execution Control
-Presentation to ED and Creative Teams
Qualifications
•B.Arch or M.Arch mandatory
•6-8 years of architectural design and construction experience.
•At least 3 years of project management experience.
•Ability to detail fixtures in realistic and executable fashion.
•Knowledge of materials and methods of fabrication and installation of fixtures and construction.
•Vectorworks (or AutoCad) and photoshop proficient. 3-d skills a plus
•Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate others on team.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Knowledge of retail trends and environments.
•Must be able to work independently as well as with the team.
•Must be able to follow projects from inception to completion.
•Must be able to execute several projects at once in a timely and efficient manner.