Job Summary: The Senior Manager, US Store Design is responsible for managing and driving store design projects across multiple retail partners and channels (boutiques, department stores, specialty and open-sell). He/she has exceptional design sensibility along with proven track record in project management, implementation and roll-out of store design projects. This individual must be highly creative and be able to deliver speed-to-market design and construction solutions at all points of sales, while optimizing cost and supporting business and commercial priorities for Shiseido brands. This individual must be passionate, results-driven, agile and a true team player. Must be a self-starter with strong organizational and presentation skills along with excellent people management and negotiation abilities. Manage multiple brands (Shiseido, Cle De Peau, Hermes, Narciso Rodriguez) across multiple US retail partners (Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Macy’s, Sephora, Ulta, etc.) Primary Duties & Responsibilities: CONCEPT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT <ul> <li>Oversee and manage all aspects of store design projects (new store openings, renovations, and in-store fixture development) including concept design, project management and implementation and roll-out</li> <li>Adapt global design concepts to create test layouts and design proposals for retail opportunities at US specific retail channels for department store counters, open-sell and in-store fixtures</li> <li>Prepare project briefs, design intent documents, schematic design drawings, floor plan, elevations, and 3D renderings for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals</li> <li>Coordinate all store design initiatives with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Sales in a timely manner to gain alignment</li> <li>Gather and manage feedback on design initiatives from all key stakeholders and cross-functional partners and adjust concept design accordingly</li> </ul> PROJECT MANAGEMENT <ul> <li>Ability to multi-task, manage and execute several projects in a timely and efficient manner from concept to execution</li> <li>Ensure highest level of excellence in creative and executional phases of work, including key business drivers such as budgets, timelines, and quality control</li> <li>Create and manage project budgets based on approved CapEx</li> <li>Create and manage project schedules/timelines.</li> <li>Create and manage project presentations</li> <li>Create new and develop existing standards and templates to facilitate project roll outs </li> <li>Manage all external consultant and vendor communication, including creating agendas and minutes</li> <li>Review consultant / vendor proposals, technical and production shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and approved budgets</li> <li>Recommend design solutions and value engineering options to ensure projects adhere to approved budgets</li> <li>Attend critical offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes and fixture development</li> <li>Oversee new store installations & renovations on site</li> <li>Coordinate with Visual Merchandising to schedule and oversee new store opening photoshoots</li> <li>Partner with production vendors and Visual Merchandising after installation to create punch list</li> </ul> Qualifications & Competencies: <ul> <li>Minimum 7 years of experience in luxury beauty or fashion industry with an understanding of the industry’s fast and unique pace and deadlines</li> <li>Architecture / Interior Design / Industrial design degree with proven design, production, and construction-related experience </li> <li>Required: High proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office</li> <li>Strong project management skills with an understanding of budgets and schedules/timelines</li> <li>Highly organized with an uncompromising attention to detail</li> <li>Must be hands-on and able to manage and execute projects independently from start to finish with an uncompromising attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines</li> <li>Must be able to balance design, innovation, and creativity with commercial and business needs</li> <li>Knowledgeable in working with high-quality materials, finishes, furniture & fixtures to maintain the luxury image of Shiseido brands </li> <li>Must be passionate, results-driven and a strategic-thinker with a self-starter spirit</li> <li>Maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers</li> <li>Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships</li> </ul> #LI-Hybrid #Nylaw Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Senior Manager, Store Design (New York, NY, US) @ Shiseido

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