Clark Recruitment are working with our Kildare based client, specialising in the creation and operation of luxury shopping destinations. We are recruiting a Development Assistant Manager (Interior Architect) for a 1 year contract position. 

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.
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
  • 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
For more information about this excellent opportunity, please contact Niamh Gaffney for a private and confidential conversation on 045881888 or email your CV to ngaffney@clark.ie
 

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