SR STORE DESIGNER - Luxury Beauty

We are looking for a Sr Store Designer Luxury Beauty for a top beauty company in New York City!

Job Summary:

The Senior Store Designer and 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 proven track record in design & development, implementation and roll-out of store design projects, along with project management. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

CONCEPT & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Oversee and manage all aspects of store design projects (new store openings, renovations, and in-store fixture development) including concept design, design development, and implementation
• Ability to create and develop 2D and 3D drawings.
• Concepting and designing within brand and retailer guidelines. Work with established guidelines and adapt to shop-specific needs. Recommend design solutions and value engineering options to ensure projects adhere to project requirements.
• Space planning, including general understanding of ADA requirements
• Prepare project briefs, design intent documents, schematic design drawings, floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals
• Knowledgeable about VM design, coordinate with the internal VM team on new shops.
• Gather and manage feedback on design initiatives from all key stakeholders and cross-functional partners and adjust concept design accordingly
• Highly proficient at construction set and shop drawing review. Review consultant / vendor proposals, technical and production shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and approved budgets.
• Knowledge of and interest in interior architectural finishes and fixtures finishes, and ability to source and spec finishes.

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
• Manage external consultant and vendor communication, including creating agendas and minutes
• Partner with external consultants and vendors on development and upkeep of project budgets and schedules, to ensure projects stay on track.
• Attend critical offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes and fixture development
• Oversee new store installations & renovations, occasionally on site
• Partner with production vendors and Visual Merchandising after installation on punch list
• Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:
• This position reports into the Director, US Store Design
• Opportunities to manage supporting team members (externals and/or internal)
• Lead contact with external architectural agencies
• Key partner to shopfitters, retail partners, and US VM and brand marketing teams.
• Liaise with HQ/Global VMSD teams for design alignment and approvals
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with internal peers and outside consultants and vendors

Qualifications & Competencies: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in luxury beauty industry with an understanding of the industry’s fast and unique pace and deadlines
• Architecture (preferred) / Interior Design / Industrial design degree with proven design, production, and construction-related experience
• Required: High proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience in luxury retail, beauty & skincare preferred.
• 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
• Project management skills with an understanding of budgets and schedules/timelines
• 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 this job description matches your background, please apply!