Design Manager

Selfridges; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfridges is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the Visual Projects team in delivering world-class store schemes across London stores. The role involves hands-on management, coordinating with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure exceptional finishes and timely installations.

The ideal candidate will have a design degree, proven line management experience, and strong budgeting and communication skills to drive creative concepts from ideation to on-site reality.

Qualifications

• Degree in design or related field.
• Proven line management experience.
• Strong planning and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent communication across levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Visual Projects team to deliver store schemes on time and to a high finish.
• Manage budgets, purchase orders and tracking for schemes and projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure install quality and timely delivery.
• Translate creative concepts into practical design solutions for in-store spaces.

Skills

Planning & organisation

Team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in design

Tools

CAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job IntroductionJob Purpose:The Design Manager, is a key role within the Visual Projects team that plays a vital part of the creative driving force within the physical space at Selfridges. Working closely with the Head of Visual Projects and the wider creative teams in the business the Design Manager will plan, produce and install exceptional project delivery across all stores, which assists in promoting our brand positioning and vision and purpose to provide our customers with extraordinary experiences. The role has a key focus on scheme lead design initiatives, including Christmas, in all stores, with Visual Projects Coordinator reporting directly.Job Scope:We are looking for an experienced Design Manager who will consistently drive and maintain world-class standards. With a hand’s on approach and flexible management style we are looking for a person that has the following skills:The ability to manage assorted projects simultaneously and independently.Managing relationships with internal teams, brands, contractors & suppliersEffective & efficient communication with line manager on current focus, priorities and current workload.Role models company values and principlesKey Responsibilities:PeopleLeads by example – promotes and sets standards which meet our values and guiding principles. Proven line management experience.Seek to continually raise the benchmark and improve standards through ongoing development, coaching and performance management of themselvesAdhere to all company policies and procedures, e.g. absences, time and attendance and holidays, etc.ServiceHave a good understanding of new production techniques and materials to ensure we are always pushing the boundaries and communicating this to the wider creative communitySupports the Visual Projects team on all expenditure, including, expenses, invoices, purchase orders. Maintaining all trackers for schemes and projects.Working on the practical realisation of projects.Liaising with suppliers to resolve all elements of build & achieving a high level of finish on all projects and ensuring smooth delivery of installations.Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities.EnvironmentLooks for and introduces ways to improve efficiency and sustainability.Adheres to H & S standards, policies and proceduresProfitManage budgets for their relevant projects. Contributing to the upkeep of trackers for Visual Projects team.Ensuring the Purchase Order & tracker system is adhered to for all ordersManage invoice sign off & any discrepancies in ordering processKey Skills:Great planning, time management, prioritising and organisational skillsAbility to work as an individual and part of a teamLine management experience.Creative understanding & ability to translate this into practical solutionsGood communication skills and the ability to connect with different levels of the businessManaging timelines & budgets to deliver projects on time & budgetCAD & Adobe Suite experience preferred.Educated to degree level in design related fieldSelfridgesSalary Competitive plus benefits AnnuallyJob Reference selfridges/TP/251546/7258Contract Type PermanentClosing Date 18 November, 2026Job Category Visual MerchandisingLocation London, United Kingdom 19 October, 2026