Store Design Planning

7 months ago

London, United Kingdom De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- As part of De Beers Group, we are The Home of Diamonds since 1888, bringing our pioneering diamond perfection to our clients through over 30 stores and a worldwide digital presence.

At De Beers Jewellers we are committed to guiding individuals on their personal journey of discovery. Harnessing nature’s finest work of art, De Beers Jewellers hand select the rarest natural diamonds, creating distinctive designs, each as unique as its wearer.

The key to success within our brand is an attitude of excellence, passion and delivering for our clients. We seek motivated, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters collaboration, inclusivity and creativity.

**Job Description**:

- The purpose of the SDP (Store Design & Planning) Design Manager is to manage the development of a new store concept into the De Beers Paris flagship store.

The role will also manage the further development and adaptation of the concept into various store formats for roll-out, including a retail design bible.

The role will have a strong luxury design aesthetic and luxury jewellery retail design experience

**SDP Project Management**
- Manage the onboarding and design activities of external designers, agencies and specialist material suppliers.
- Identify and source specialist suppliers, collaborators, technologists and materials, in line with the concept vision, and the project schedule and budget.
- Create detailed design briefs and inspiration boards for external suppliers.
- Review and approve drawings, samples and prototypes, ensuring design integrity is maintained.
- Advise on details, production methods and material selection.
- Ensure consideration and conformity to sustainability targets; actively seeking sustainability initiatives that contribute to achieving the business goals.
- Contribute to tender and bidding processes as required.
- Adapt the new concept into various formats in preparation for roll-out.
- Manage the creation of a retail design bible.
- Prepare feasibility studies, including floorplans, elevations and 3D models for new store design projects.
- Manage external rendering agency, ensuring accuracy of detail.
- Prepare quick comparisons and amends to renders and drawings for internal and external review and approval presentations.
- Prepare and manage design presentations for internal and external feedback and approval.
- Develop effective relationships with external architects, internal stakeholders and PM teams to ensure projects are delivered consistent with the store concept vision and within the pre-agreed timeframes.
- Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues relating to project schedule, costs, material availability, sustainability and/or design consistency.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure consideration and compliance to safety, security, construction standards, maintenance, operations and procurement needs.
- Maintain easily accessible records of all project documentation and physical samples in line with existing systems.
- Provide budget forecasting and reporting in line with finance processes.
- Prepare status updates for senior leadership and project management teams.
- Adopt company processes and procedures as appropriate, implementing new processes where required with a continued focus on improvement.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong design management experience working within luxury retail store design.
- Experience in schematic design, design development, construction and installation processes.
- Network of local contractors, manufacturers and suppliers in UK and France is desirable.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to plan and analyse multiple critical paths to achieve optimal delivery.
- Understands own role in relation to the team and how it contributes.
- Ability to manage internal stakeholders to achieve objectives.
- Ability to drive projects to completion within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent project management skills, able to deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines
- Proven experience in concept development and delivering creative briefs.
- Technical knowledge of millwork construction techniques, processes and materials.
- Knowledge of store build regulations in Paris.
- Time management: Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels across the business and externally - able to give clarity and set direction.

Other:

- Regular travel to Paris and occasional travel to factories and manufacturers in other locations.

Additional Information
- A great working environment
- Fantastic pension scheme
- 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Private Healthcare
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
- Competitive salary
- Your Choice membership discounts
- Employee share sch

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