Senior Manager Design Standards

AniCura; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact role

Flexible work across European cities

Career development

Job summary

Mars Veterinary Health Europe seeks a Senior Manager of Design Standards to define and evolve design guidelines across MVH Europe projects, reporting to the Director of Construction. You will lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with executives, marketing, and external agencies to elevate design performance and sustainability.

The role offers a global scope across the MVH network, with the flexibility to work from major European cities and travel internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in design with 3–5 years in a strategic leadership capacity, ideally in healthcare or veterinary industries.
• Experience aligning design with veterinary regulations and leading large-scale initiatives like clinic renovations or digital platform rollouts.
• Mastery of design system tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) and a deep understanding of inclusive design for clinical workflows.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve visual and functional design guidelines across MVH Europe projects.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process from inception to post-project review.
• Collaborate with senior executives, marketing, and external agencies to elevate design performance.
• Champion sustainability in design across projects.

Skills

Design leadership

Strategy leadership

Healthcare design

Design systems

Figma

Sketch

Inclusive design

Analytical skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Job title: Senior Manager Design Standards

Location: Amsterdam or Madrid or Birmingham / Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Why join us?

• Define and evolve the visual and functional design guidelines that ensure quality and consistency across all Mars Veterinary Health Europe projects.
• Drive cost savings and innovation in design, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency across our network of over 860 clinics.
• Oversee the entire design process for all projects, from inception to post-project review, ensuring a premium pet, client, and associate experience.
• Collaborate with senior executives, marketing teams, and external agencies to elevate the design performance and public profile of our real estate offering.
• Champion sustainability in design, ensuring it is a core principle at the forefront of every project.

The team

This strategic role reports directly to the Director of Construction and is integral to the leadership team's transformational agenda. You will have a global scope, covering the entire MVH network's current and future footprint. You will work closely with Project Delivery Teams, Commercial teams, and Marketing to align Design Guide Standards with our overarching company principles, ensuring a strong, collaborative environment focused on project delivery success.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years in design, with 3-5 years in a strategic leadership capacity, ideally in healthcare or veterinary industries.
• Experience aligning design with veterinary regulations and leading large-scale initiatives like clinic renovations or digital platform rollouts.
• Mastery of design system tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) and a deep understanding of inclusive design for clinical workflows.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with a global impact on the design and experience of hundreds of veterinary clinics.
• The opportunity to work flexibly from several major European cities.
• A key role in a strategic, forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and quality.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs and clear development paths within a global organization.

About Us

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose—to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS—starts with …'' ptional outcomes in Veterinary care.