Hybrid Global Retail Space Planning Lead

MBH Architects; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Workplace pension

£400 annual professional development 4

Hybrid schedule in London office

LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes

Hybrid work stipend

Job summary

MBH Architects in London seeks a highly organized Space Planning Manager to lead the coordination of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments.

You will collaborate with regional teams to apply brand standards, present designs for client approvals, train junior designers, forecast revenue and staffing, and help hire by interviewing candidates, all within a fast-paced, hybrid London setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience executing a high volume of store plans for retail spaces.
• Collaborates with store planning, creative, and merchandising teams and vendors to deliver high-quality service and drawings.
• Able to drive improvements to brand, processes, team and studio.
• Adaptable with rapid reprioritization to maintain momentum.
• Leadership experience mentoring direct reports and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead coordination of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments.
• Conceive design solutions adhering to regional principles while meeting client brand standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Present to the client for design approvals and new initiative rollouts.
• Facilitate strong client relationships through weekly calls and on-site presence at the London office as needed.
• Process design correspondence and workflow through a worldwide project tracking database.
• Communicate with country teams to ensure consistent worldwide design execution.
• Develop and train junior designers and job captains through onboarding, feedback, monthly touch bases, and performance reviews.
• Forecast and manage revenue and staffing projections.
• Assist with hiring through conducting candidate interviews.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Budget management

Client collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

Project management software

Design tools

Job description

MBH Architects in London seeks a highly organized Space Planning Manager to lead the coordination of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments.

You will collaborate with regional teams to apply brand standards, present designs for client approvals, train junior designers, forecast revenue and staffing, and help hire by interviewing candidates, all within a fast-paced, hybrid London setting.