Store Design - Construction Director

Hugent Hizmet ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti; Fatih; Presencial; TRY 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Store design leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Negotiation

Construction management

Brand alignment

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 20 years of experience in Store Design, Construction, Retail Development or related functions.
• Strong and proven experience within fashion, sportswear, cosmetics, beauty or lifestyle retail is essential.
• Solid experience working within a multi-store retail organization with an extensive physical store network. ( fashion / sportswear / cosmetics / lifestyle retail)
• Proven track record of managing multiple new store openings, renovations, relocations and rollout projects.
• Strong expertise in retail store concept development, architectural design, fit-out and construction management.
• Deep understanding of how brand identity, visual experience, customer journey and commercial objectives translate into physical retail environments.
• Strong experience in budget management, cost control, tender processes and contractor/vendor management.
• Ability to manage several complex store projects simultaneously within demanding retail calendars and opening deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and team leadership capabilities.
• Strategic perspective combined with a hands-on, fast-paced and execution-oriented approach.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the end-to-end Store Design & Construction strategy in line with the company’s retail growth plans, brand positioning and customer experience standards.
• Manage the full lifecycle of new store openings, relocations, renovations and refurbishment projects, from concept development through final delivery.
• Lead store concept development, architectural design, construction, fit-out and implementation processes across the retail network.
• Ensure that store environments consistently reflect the brand identity and customer experience, while meeting operational and commercial requirements.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, cost management and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered according to agreed quality, budget and schedule.
• Manage architects, contractors, consultants and suppliers throughout design and construction processes.
• Partner closely with Retail Operations, Real Estate, Marketing, Finance and Commercial teams to support store expansion and development priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in store concepts, layouts, space utilization and design standards with a strong focus on commercial performance and customer experience.
• Follow international trends and innovations across fashion, sportswear, cosmetics and lifestyle retail, translating relevant developments into the company’s store concepts.
• Lead and develop the Store Design & Construction team while managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.