Director of Store Design & Construction

Hugent Hizmet ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugent Hizmet ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti in Turkey seeks a senior Store Design & Construction leader to drive end-to-end strategy in line with the company’s retail growth plans, brand positioning and customer experience standards.

You will manage concept development, design, fit-out and rollout across the store network. You will oversee budgeting, timelines and contractor relationships, lead a cross-functional team with Retail Operations, Real Estate, Marketing and Finance, and ensure stores

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in Store Design, Construction, Retail Development or related functions.
• Strong experience in fashion, sportswear, cosmetics, beauty or lifestyle retail.
• Proven track record managing multiple new store openings, renovations, relocations and rollout projects.
• Deep understanding of brand identity, customer journey and commercial objectives in physical retail.
• Budget management, cost control, tender processes and contractor/vendor management.
• Ability to manage several complex store projects simultaneously within demanding calendars and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Store Design & Construction strategy aligned with growth plans and customer experience standards.
• Manage full lifecycle of new store openings, relocations, renovations and refurbishments from concept to delivery.
• Oversee design, fit-out, construction and rollout across the retail network.
• Ensure store environments reflect brand identity while meeting operational and commercial requirements.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, cost management and timelines to deliver projects on quality and schedule.
• Manage architects, contractors, consultants and suppliers through design and construction.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Real Estate, Marketing, Finance and Commercial teams to support expansion priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in store concepts, layouts and design standards with focus on performance and experience.
• Follow international trends in fashion retail and translate developments into store concepts.
• Lead and develop Store Design & Construction team across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Skills

Store design leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Negotiation

Construction management

Brand alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Hugent Hizmet ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti in Turkey seeks a senior Store Design & Construction leader to drive end-to-end strategy in line with the company’s retail growth plans, brand positioning and customer experience standards.

You will manage concept development, design, fit-out and rollout across the store network. You will oversee budgeting, timelines and contractor relationships, lead a cross-functional team with Retail Operations, Real Estate, Marketing and Finance, and ensure stores