Executive Director, Store Design - La Mer

Job Description

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:

The Executive Director is responsible for interpreting the brand strategy in an in-store environment, unifying the brand image at a global level, and enhancing the consumer experience for the La Mer brand. This role will lead the Store Design team in conceptualization, manage budgets and supervise all existing projects on a global focus and understanding the needs for each market and related criteria into the thoughtful design development of integrated store environments.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Directional Design:

• Lead the team to evolve new store design concept working closely with VM and 2D
• Manage and direct workflow of Store Design team
• Work closely with Vice President, Store Design and Visual Merchandising to ensure global brand consistency in Store Design is being maintained with attention to regional relevance
• Work closely with the markets to define cost structures and tiering systems; develop design standards for each tier
• Oversee and provide directional guidance on design of all doors (FSS, DS, Perfumery, TR & retail counters)
• Oversee renovations of all doors to ensure budgets and timelines are met

Project Management:

• Direction and coordination between: Architectural & Engineering consultants - domestic & international, Project Managers, Contractors, Retailers , all suppliers & trades persons, International affiliates, MROs, Field directors, Field Sales, Internal departments brand- corporation and Retail Store Development Group (corporate)

Activities:

• Host and lead regular project status updates
• Regular conference calls with all parties (globally)
• Establish and review project timelines & schedules
• Oversee general contractor & executive architect selection
• Monthly strategic door list review for international doors
• As part of the yearly round table for all store design staff/ architects/ corporate store designers/ vendors (40 participants) to train on standards, construction details and resources
• Conceiving yearly “store design source book” with all brand store design standards
• Construction supervisions –conference calls / meetings on site
• Site visits, market visits and reviews (globally)

Creation of Evolving Store Design Concept:

• Architectural concept & development
• Fixture concept & development
• Lighting concept & development
• R&D
• Prototyping
• Technical detailing
• Code compliance
• Budget calculations
• Construction management
• Design execution control
• Presentation to seniors’ management within the brand and corporate

Management of Store Design Department in NY:

• Train, develop and coach team members

Management of EMEA Project Design/Management Team:

• Training and coaching of Directors, Managers, Designers
• Team building, team motivation
• Project coordination
• General supervision
• Reviewing and approving budgets
• Monitoring work processes

Management of Asia-Pacific Project Design/Management Team:

• Training and coaching of staff members
• Team building, team motivation
• Regular status with Director of department
• General supervision

Accounting:

• Strategic planning of yearly budget for Store Design department
• Reviewing yearly budget for Store Construction department
• Reviewing yearly budget for A/P department for project management
• Purchase order approval
• Expense report approval
• Processing of all store design related invoices (contractors, Freelancers & suppliers)
• Budget estimates for free standing store – domestic
• Budget consulting for international projects
• Expense monitoring during construction processes (globally)

Construction Supervision:

• Punch lists
• Shop drawing reviews
• Site inspections
• Construction reviews
• Regular reviews with project managers and retail store development group

Professional Support on Global Roll-Out Strategies:

• Comprehensive understanding of cultural and commercial nuances of all key regions
• Strategic meetings with VP International Sales
• Strategic meetings with Regional Sales Managers
• Market visits and location scouting
• Identifying shopping trends & habits
• Consultation on real estate evaluation
• Identifying Store design related resources in new markets
• Preliminary budget estimates for store buildouts
• Creating setup guidelines for new markets – first doors

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent
• 10+ of direct or related experience
• Experience managing a team, including full-time and freelance staff
• 3D drawing and rendering skills needed
• Strong knowledge of computer programs (or similar) - Vector Works, Autocad, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work closely with a variety of people in various disciplines
• Superior organizational skills
• Superior leadership skills inclusive of supervisory experience
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills

Job: Creative / Design
Primary Location: US-NY-New York
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2212198
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