Design & Fit-Out Lead: Retail Projects & Placemaking

TGV CINEMAS SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TGV CINEMAS SDN BHD is seeking a Design and Project Management Senior Executive to oversee design sensibility, cost optimization, and timely delivery of interior design projects. You will bridge design management with on-site execution, ensuring fit-out excellence for retail environments.

The role requires strong business acumen, multi-stakeholder coordination, and capability to manage financial feasibility.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Mechanical & Engineering, Real Estate, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of solid experience in interior design and fit-out processes, retail fit-out experience is a strong advantage.
• Proven project management experience, especially in interiors and retail fit-outs.
• Strong ability to assess design proposals, with a focus on cost optimization and value management.
• Understanding of materials, specifications, and lifecycle costs.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial and feasibility models at a high level.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, basic CAD, and Adobe Suite.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and guide design proposals to ensure brand alignment and cost-value balance.
• Apply lifecycle costing and material knowledge to optimize value.
• Manage sites and deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with design and quality standards.
• Liaise effectively with landlords, authorities, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee logistics, troubleshoot on-site challenges, and ensure operational readiness.
• Assess project feasibility through financial models, yield analysis, and profitability studies.
• Support business development with feasibility studies for rental renewals and new acquisition proposals.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of consultants, ensuring effective collaboration from concept to completion.
• Prepare and present proposals, decks, and recommendations to secure internal approvals.
• Drive placemaking initiatives that enhance customer engagement and business footfall.

Skills

Project management

Cost optimization

Proposal assessment

Materials lifecycle

Financial modeling

PowerPoint

CAD

Adobe Suite

Presentation skills

Education

A Degree in Mechanical & Engineering, Real Estate, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

CAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

TGV CINEMAS SDN BHD is seeking a Design and Project Management Senior Executive to oversee design sensibility, cost optimization, and timely delivery of interior design projects. You will bridge design management with on-site execution, ensuring fit-out excellence for retail environments.

The role requires strong business acumen, multi-stakeholder coordination, and capability to manage financial feasibility.