Director, Store Design

Shiseido•New York, NY

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, US Store Design and Visual Merchandising (SDVM), the Director, 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. He/she should possess an elevated sense of aesthetic and creativity in-line with luxury and prestige industry. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in luxury beauty or fashion industry with an understanding of the industry's fast and unique pace and deadlines
Architecture / Interior Design / Industrial design degree with proven design, production, and construction-related experience
Highly proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Proven leadership experience, including leading discussions, guiding the team in a positive and constructive way, being accountable and holding people accountable
Strong communication skills, to articulate ideas clearly and concisely and to listen effectively
Strong project management skills with an understanding of budgets, project workflows and timelines
Hands-on and able to manage and execute projects independently from start to finish with an uncompromising attention to detail
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines
Balance design, innovation, and creativity with commercial and business needs
Knowledgeable in working with high-quality materials, finishes, furniture & fixtures to maintain the luxury image of Shiseido brands
Passionate, results-driven and a strategic-thinker with a self-starter spirit
Maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all aspects of store design projects (new store openings, renovations, and instore fixture development) including concept design, project management and implementation and roll-out
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
Prepare project briefs, design intent documents, schematic design drawings and 3D renderings for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals
Coordinate all store design initiatives with Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Sales in a timely manner to gain alignment
Gather and manage feedback on design initiatives from all key stakeholders and cross-functional partners and adjust concept design accordingly
Multi-task, manage and execute several projects in a timely and efficient manner from concept to execution
Ensure highest level of excellence in creative and executional phases of work, including key business drivers such as budgets, timelines, and quality control
Work with ED, US Store Design to build CapEx budgets for approval by Marketing & Finance
Create, own, and manage project budgets based on approved CapEx
Create, own, and manage project workflows and detailed timelines
Manage all external consultant and vendor communication
Manage RFP process for all new counter, renovation, and in-store fixture projects
Review consultant / vendor proposals, technical and production shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and approved budgets
Recommend design solutions and value engineering options to ensure projects adhere to approved budgets
Attend critical offsite meetings with production vendors to review prototypes and fixture development
Oversee new store installations & renovations on site
Coordinate with Visual Merchandising to schedule and oversee new store opening photoshoots
Partner with production vendors and Visual Merchandising after installation to create punch list