Head of Store Design, 12 month FTC

Estee Lauder; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is seeking a Head of Store Design for a 12-month FTC in London. This role involves collaborating with various departments to implement strategic initiatives and manage resources within the store design team. Ideal candidates should have expertise in architecture, interior design software, and a solid understanding of retail environments. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the beauty industry is a plus.
• Ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Confidence in presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of Ops and VM to implement strategy.
• Plan resources within the store design team.
• Implement new ways of working for effective workload management.

Skills

Architecture and Interior Design Software Proficiency

MAC Vectorworks (2D&3D) software

3D rendering tools (Sketch Up, Vray, Cinema 4D)

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Office 365 - Excel and Word capabilities

Strong understanding of retail layouts

Experience with Flagship stores

Experience with different retail formats

Experience managing vendor relationships

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Store Design, 12 month FTC

Estée Lauder

• Location: London
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 11 hours ago

Overview

Collaborate cross functionally with the Head of Ops and Head of VM to ensure our department strategy is implemented. Work with the store design team to plan resources within the team effectively to manage the workload. Implement new ways of working that can support the design team in effectively managing the workload.

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross functionally with the Head of Ops and Head of VM to ensure our department strategy is implemented. Work with the store design team to plan resources within the team effectively to manage the workload. Implement new ways of working that can support the design team in effectively managing the workload.

Requirements

• Architecture and Interior Design Software Proficiency
• MAC Vectorworks (2D&3D) software
• 3D rendering tools (Sketch Up, Vray, Cinema 4D)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator)
• Office 365 - Excel and Word capabilities required
• Strong understanding of retail layouts, customer flow and zoning
• Experience with Flagship stores, pop ups and concept stores
• Experience with different retail formats (FSS, Department Stores, SMC)
• Experience detailing design details from concept to construction
• Experience focused in beauty industry
• Experience working alongside global guidelines
• Ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings
• Experience with sustainable store design practices
• Experience managing vendors and understanding of different manufacturing processes
• Ability to understand shopfitter setting out drawings and give confident final sign off approval
• Experience managing vendor relationships, senior management and global design teams
• Ability to balance design ambition with commercial reality
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of designers
• Mentoring, coaching and succession planning
• Strong stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Confident presenting to senior leadership and external partners