Manager - Projects Design

EasyBuy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail design firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager – Projects Design to lead the design strategy for new stores and renovations. This role involves managing a team of designers and collaborating with various stakeholders to create optimal retail experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail design, proficiency in design software, and excellent management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in retail design and store layout optimization.
• Proficient in design software including SketchUp, V-Ray, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design strategy for new stores and renovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design meets business objectives.
• Supervise store design process and ensure design accuracy.

Skills

Retail design expertise

Space planning

Store layout optimization

Stakeholder management

Creativity in design

Tools

SketchUp

V-Ray

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manager – Projects Design

Company: EasyBuy - Landmark Group

Summary

Lead the end-to-end design strategy and delivery for new stores and renovations, ensuring best-in-class retail experiences aligned with business objectives. Drive design innovation, consistency, and timely execution while managing a team of designers/architects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Design Planning

• Own the design process for all new stores and renovations in line with defined SLAs.
• Partner with Retail Leadership to understand business requirements, sales mix, and customer expectations, translating them into efficient and impactful store layouts.
• Ensure design solutions are scalable, cost-effective, and future-ready.

Store Layout & Space Planning

• Lead the planning of store layouts, ensuring optimal circulation, category zoning, and customer flow.
• Collaborate with Property, Retail, and Projects teams to gather site-specific technical details and resolve constraints proactively.
• Review and approve section allocations, obtaining final alignment with Head – Projects.

Design Development & Delivery

• Supervise the end-to-end store design process including fixture layouts, look & feel, and MEP service integration.
• Validate site measurements, address deviations, and ensure accuracy in design deliverables.
• Approve fixture layouts and store designs created in SketchUp and V-Ray, ensuring brand identity and customer experience standards are met.
• Partner with VM, Buying, and Retail Operations teams to integrate business requirements seamlessly into store design.
• Ensure complete documentation of drawings, assets, and design approvals at project handover stage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure seamless translation of design into execution.
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure timely ordering and delivery of fixtures as per project timelines.
• Act as the design custodian in discussions with leadership, ensuring adherence to brand standards.

People

• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the design team.
• Strong expertise in retail design, space planning, and store layout optimization.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, V-Ray, AutoCAD, and related design software.
• Ability to balance creativity with functionality, cost-efficiency, and speed-to-market.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Retail, Interior Design, and Design Services