Interior Design Manager

YONNY BRAND MANAGEMENT (MY) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brand management company is seeking a Southeast Asia Regional Design Manager to handle design management for stores. Responsibilities include overseeing on-site design queries, coordinating store layout planning, supervising material sampling, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in FMCG store design, be familiar with Malaysian construction standards, and possess strong skills in project management. Excellent tools knowledge, including AutoCAD and 3D software, is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in chain restaurant or FMCG store design.
• Experience with international expansion of Chinese brands.
• Proficient with Malaysian construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site surveys and design queries for SEA stores.
• Coordinate store measurement and layout planning.
• Produce construction drawings and handle approvals.

Skills

FMCG store design

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-department coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

3D software

V-Ray

Photoshop

Job description

Southeast Asia Regional Design Management

• Oversee site surveys and design queries for SEA direct stores; coordinate with local designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project completion.
• Collect competitive & innovative design data across SEA to optimize brand design.
• Supervise material sampling and irregular inspections across SEA projects.
• Handle design-related queries and on-site communications for urgent local projects.
• Complete other tasks assigned by leadership.

Southeast Asia Store Design Work

• Coordinate store measurement, assist franchisees with on-site verification, check engineering conditions & property requirements, and confirm design details with clients.
• Plan store layouts, submit plans for review by Deputy Design Director, communicate details with franchisees, and finalize plans.
• Create store renderings, submit for approval, and coordinate with designers for client presentations.
• Produce construction drawings, submit for approval by Deputy Design Director & Engineering Dept., noting special requirements.
• Assist Engineering & Operations teams with drawing modifications during construction changes.
• Provide dimensions for visual materials, coordinate with brand department, and ensure final approval by Design Director.

Other Work

• Participate in store completion inspections, either locally on-site or online for other projects.

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years in chain restaurant / FMCG store design & project management; capable of independently handling store design & management.
• Experience with Chinese chain brand international expansion, familiar with domestic construction standards and overseas adaptation differences.
• Proficient with Malaysian local construction regulations; having local contractor & design institute resources preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Tools: AutoCAD, 3D software, V-Ray, Photoshop, etc.
• Management: Risk assessment (climate/materials), emergency handling (measurement errors), cross-department coordination (design/operations/supply chain).
• Cost Awareness: Modular design mindset, ability to choose optimal materials locally.
• Legal & Regulatory: Familiar with Malaysian building regulations and government approval processes; know local fire, environmental, and inspection workflows.

Additional Resources / Soft Skills

• Access to artist & design team resources, spatial design networks, etc.