Store Design Manager

The Role: In the newly formed role supporting LATAM region and Travel retail, you will manage key store design projects, producing design packs and managing projects from initial creative concept to implementation, collaborating with key stakeholders of Travel Retail and regional/global teams of Charlotte Tilbury.
Key outcomes include designing exceptional Charlotte Tilbury customer experiences through permanent counters and animation pop-up, within budget, on schedule and meeting operational requirements specific to airports.
Role Accountabilities: Lead Charlotte Tilbury’s brand codes across all LATAM/Travel Retail store Design elements, expressing the strength of the brand aesthetically and commercially.
Prepare floor plans, elevations, and 3D models to support the expansion of the brand in LATAM/Travel Retail Beginning to end, full project management, from creating the best layouts, maximizing brand expression in a new store, monitoring creative development, to technical drawings, approvals, tracking and managing spend costs, and opening schedules.
Responsible for ensuring all project tenders (over a fixed amount) are started in collaboration with the Procurement and legal teams.
Completing the contracting process in line with awarding tenders.
Preparing and managing design pack for internal approval and external /retailers sign off process.
Review and approve manufacture drawings for design integrity, retailers requirements and safety standards.
Ensure design standards and concepts are maintained in all architectural details.
Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues that can impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity Attend installation of new stores, monitoring standards and snagging issues Develop expertise in all design concepts for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty including special projects as assigned (pop ups, events etc.
) Assist in development and updates to design standard guidelines.
Organize, update, and archive all project documentation in line with existing filing system.
Effectively communicate via verbal and drawing skills; understand and tailor presentations to the audience.
Requirements Experience: Minimum 5 years of architectural and/or interior design experience, including 2-3 years in retail design.
Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program.
Skills: Proficient in sketching, rendering, and graphic presentation to effectively communicate ideas.
Strong spatial and visual thinking skills, with the ability to translate concepts into cohesive designs.
Project Management: Proven ability to prioritize projects and meet strict deadlines.
Software Proficiency: Proficient in Vectorworks and SketchUp; experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Knowledge of 3D rendering is advantageous.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
Construction Knowledge: Understanding of basic construction principles, extensive knowledge of accessibility, and building codes.
Retail Store Experience: Experience in managing approval processes for retail stores, particularly in airport environments, is beneficial.
Problem-Solving: Decisive problem-solving skills related to construction materials and methods.
Awareness: Stay updated on design trends and materials.
Project Planning and Management: Excellent project planning and time management skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach.
Balancing Priorities: Ability to balance design with operational needs and budget objectives to create exceptional store environments and customer experiences.
Team Collaboration: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Attention to Detail: Exceptional eye for detail and ability to envision optimal use of spaces and commercial opportunities.
Language Skills: Spanish speaking skills are preferred.
Communication: Skilled in visually, verbally, and in writing communicating design issues.
Benefits Base Salary Range: $110,000-115,000** Company Benefits: Generous staff discount to use on all products Access to Tilbury Treats – our very own rewards platform allowing you to save money and gain ‘money can’t buy’ discounts on anything from gym memberships to cinema tickets Medical, dental, and vision benefits Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with Company match Paid Time Off Birthday PTO **Charlotte Tilbury, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting** At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves.
We celebrate and support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce.
By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees - and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.
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