In this role your key responsibilities will be:
- Coordinate Brand inductions and briefings related to shop-fits.
- Manage fit-out process for new openings and re-merchandising/re-fit programmes for all new and existing stores.
- Manage temporary fit-outs for existing and new Brands.
- Ensure that proper and complete information is issued by Brands to the client site for approval of plans, samples etc and issuing feedback in a timely manner.
- Arrange all Brand visits in coordination with other departments, reporting and follow up.
- Monitor shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence.
- Ensure that internal works are executed by Brands in accordance with internal guidelines and building regulations.
- Facilitate effective communication with all contractors, project managers and monitor progress of works on-site to ensure work schedule is adhered to.
- Follow-up snagging with Brands at completion of each project and ensure they submit all relevant post-completion documents on time.
- Manage local special projects.
- Manage flow of information between Retail Development Manager/Deputy Director and external consultants, including appointments, plan submittals, timing and billing.
- Keep track of all invoices relating to projects and brand shop-fit works.
- Devise new systems and procedures for the shop-fit process and improve those already existing.
- Ensure all Retail Development templates and Area reports are always up to date.
- Liaise with the Commercialisation/Leasing, Retail, Operations and Legal Departments on all shop-fit related issues.
- Work closely with the Commercialisation/Leasing and Retail Teams on proposals or feasibility studies.
- Manage weekly conference calls with other Teams.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of business.
- Ability to use initiative, pre-empt requests and think ahead.
- Ability to prioritise and manage several tasks and projects simultaneously.
- On site project experience with contractors and project teams.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a design role.
- Excellent Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Fluent in English – other European languages advantageous.
- Degree in Architecture/Interior Architecture/Design/Building Management/Construction Studies