Assistant Manager/ Manager - Interior Design (Creative Design - Outlet)

Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ZUS COFFEE is seeking a senior designer to lead the creative design direction for its physical retail environments. You will develop concepts, mood boards and visual directions for existing and new themed stores, ensuring brand identity and commercial viability are reflected in outlet execution.

Collaborate with Brands, Retail Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure design concepts are innovative, feasible and consistently applied across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, industrial design or related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant design experience, preferably in F&B, retail, hospitality or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative, AutoCAD, SketchUp or equivalent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, design narratives and visual directions for existing design, ad hoc projects or new themed store if required.
• Ensure design concepts are innovative, distinctive and aligned with ZUS COFFEE's brand identity.
• Review and guide design development from concept stage through to final execution.
• Ensure consistency of design language across different outlet formats and locations.
• Balance creativity with functionality, construction feasibility, budget and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and outsource designers.
• Work closely with Brands, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of design projects.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, prototypes and site implementation where required.
• Identify new materials, finishes, fabrication techniques and design technologies that can enhance ZUS COFFEE outlets.

Skills

Creative design leadership

Brand alignment

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture/Industrial Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

To lead the creative design direction for ZUS COFFEE's physical retail environment, ensuring all new concepts, themed stores, and design changes are aligned with the brand identity, commercially viable and effectively translated into outlet execution.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, design narratives and visual directions for existing design, ad hoc projects or new themed store if required.
• Ensure design concepts are innovative, distinctive and aligned with ZUS COFFEE's brand identity.
• Review and guide design development from concept stage through to final execution.
• Ensure consistency of design language across different outlet formats and locations.
• Balance creativity with functionality, construction feasibility, budget and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and outsource designers.
• Work closely with Brands, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of design projects.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, mock-ups, prototypes and site implementation where required.
• Identify new materials, finishes, fabrication techniques and design technologies that can enhance ZUS COFFEE outlets.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design or related field.
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant design experience, preferably with F&B, retail, hospitality or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as Adobe Creative, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or equivalent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.