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The Estee Lauder Companies Estée Lauder Companies | Store Design Manager (Maternity Cover) in London, United Kingdom
Estée Lauder Companies | Store Design Manager (Maternity Cover)
Brand: Estée Lauder Companies
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Working with the Senior Design Manager or Design Manager this role will manage the Store Design creative output for the associated brand cluster. With the Senior Design Manager or Design Manager it will be responsible for the creative execution of any brand 3D design requirements, including (but not limited too) new, remodel, refresh, and relocation of all store environments (inc. free standing stores, department stores and pop ups).
This role will manage all Store Design output but will work collaboratively across both visual merchandising as to ensure creative consistency across all channels. The role will act as a strategic partner to our brands ensuring creativity is to the highest standard.
Working with the senior creative ops teams the role will be responsible for managing budgets and capital expenditures in terms of both value and phasing. As part of the role you should actively work with UK Procurement and Global Design teams to find creative cost savings in design of stores whilst maintaining high standards.
WHAT THIS ROLE DOES
New store opening and refurbishments
Department store counters
Pop-ups
Store launch events (depending on size, this either sits with VM or SD)
Manage all design processes of a new build
Create concept drawings
Review, approval detailed designs of testers
Creates designs to support overall brand strategy and storytelling with minimal guidance.
Ensure brand equity is maximized at all times, in conjunction with brand and retailer guidelines
Work with PM to create tender document
Work with retail / brand to incorporate changes to designs
Designs to budget and works within cost guidelines
Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESFUL IN THIS ROLE
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Applies new and different ways of thinking to generate new ideas/opportunities
Encourages self & others to be creative in approach to work
Influences externally and internally to gain commitment, agreement and support
Actively builds relationships
Creates and sustains environment of trust and collaboration
Adapts to new environments, processes and teams
Proactively seeks diversification of knowledge, skills and abilities
Keeps updated on the business environment and economic situations and understands the impact of the changes on the business
Competent in MAC Vectorworks (2D&3D)software
Rendering skills (photoshop and sketch up V-Ray) as well as good free hand sketching essential
Ability to work with shopfitters and sign off construction drawings for manufacture
Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing and installation processes
Understanding of value engineering
Ability to elevate the consumer journey and experience
Great attention to detail
Office 365 - Excel and Word capabilities required
Holistic 3D experience and execution capabilities
Coordination skills / managing stakeholders for all elements relevant to design.
Business acumen and commercial mindset
Understanding of architect standards for region/mkt
Knowledge of building codes, standards and structures, including building regulations, DDA requirements, CDM and any other relevant
Holistic 3D experiences
Expertise in specialty-multi (is a plus)
Luxury mindset with Portfolio focused on beauty and luxury
Experience managing vendor relationships
Experience working with global guidelines but delivering local execution
Experience managing multiple brands in fast-paced environment
Knowledge of local retailer/ media specs and requirements
Excellent communication, organization and relationship management skills
Nice to have
Competent in Adobe Creative Suite - Indesign & Illustrator
Portfolio focused on beauty and luxury
Experience in designing across various consumer touchpoints (inc. ability to design for specialty-multi, open-sell)
Technology and integration of lighting
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Hybrid Working (2 days WFH, 3 days office based)
Generous Bonus Opportunity that usually performs ahead of target
25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays) that increases with length of service up to 29 days.
1 additional day of Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday
Holiday Purchase scheme that enables you to get five additional days
Summer Fridays for five months of the year
Market leading Family Leave provisions
Generous Staff Discount & Credit
Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers
Mental Health Wellbeing Provisions (Unmind App and Employee Assistant Programme)
Job: Creative / Design
Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-GB-ENG-London
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 246170
Estee Lauder Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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