Franchise Design Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Franchise Design Manager responsible for delivering exceptional retail environments in international markets with franchise partners. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Architecture or Design and at least 10 years of relevant experience in retail design. This role requires strong design knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe applications. The position offers 27 days of leave, an opportunity for early Friday finishes, and various discounts.

Benefits

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity for a 2 pm early Friday finish

Discounts with local partner businesses

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in retail design.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards, materials, and construction methods.
• Knowledge of shopfitting and F+F is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design governance for franchise partners.
• Maintain a working knowledge of 2D assets and signage integration.
• Manage relationships with external designers and suppliers.

Skills

Retail design knowledge

Customer trends knowledge

Detail-oriented design

Passion for design

Office and Adobe applications proficiency

Education

Qualification in Architecture or Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Job description

Franchise Design Manager
Because we strive to put people first.
What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

This role is accountable for the delivering Primark retail environments which are best in class within the value fashion and lifestyle sector into international markets in collaboration with our franchise partners.

You will be responsible for looking at how to deliver the Primark global retail environment into the markets in the most effective way while accounting for regional nuances. Assessing sites on a case-by-case basis, utilising existing assets where appropriate to provide cost and sustainability conscious design solutions which deliver the DNA and Brand values of Primark with excellence and consistency

What You'll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle:

1. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy five more days to enjoy
2. Your day, your way: an opportunity for a 2 pm early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
3. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices

What You'll Do:
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you'll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Responsible for the look and feel of each Primark retail environment, providing design governance for the franchise partners to deliver best in class retail environments
• Work with the Primark Technical Design Team to support market specific standards for the Guru (architectural standards) System
• Develop and maintain new design guidelines and process for working with franchise partners across each market or region
• Have full cognisance of Primark’s retail DNA and be able materially adapt it to benefit from individual site conditions whilst maintaining global retail design consistency and quality
• Maintain a working knowledge of 2D assets and signage to ensure they are integrated correctly into our estate
• Design consultation service for the franchise partners and their supply base, providing bespoke solutions and design guidance in line with the Brand DNA Design
• Be cost conscious through-out all projects, reducing capex cost where possible through management of resources and value engineering of designs, without reducing quality below acceptable levels
• Manage relationships with external designers, agencies, and suppliers to ensure they are upskilled to new guidelines, incorporating local regulations and standards to maintain consistent global retail design

What you'll bring:
We want every person in our organisation to feel like they're making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you'll need for the role:

• Qualification in Architecture or Design, or minimum 10 years of relevant experience in retail design
• Detailed knowledge of retail design and customer trends globally
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards, materials and construction methods
• Knowledge of shopfitting and F+F
• Displays a passion for design with critical attention to detail
• Proficiency in Office and Adobe applications is required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup applications is preferential

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported by a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you to reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.

About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed together.

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