Description
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Store Design Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of high-quality retail store projects across the UK & ANZ. As a Store Design Junior Project Manager, you will manage and support the delivery of concession store projects including approvals, retailer coordination and supplier liaison. You will maintain our design standards across all architectural details and ensuring they are reflected accurately in retailer environments. You will prepare, own and update project CPAs and present progress back to the business. You will manage design pack submissions for internal approval and retailer sign off, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. You will coordinate with suppliers, consultants, internal teams and retailers, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned. You will support the review of manufacture drawings with the design team to ensure design integrity and compliance with safety standards. You will assist in development and updates to design standards guidelines. You will manage all admin elements of projects including documentation, filing, tracking, purchase orders and project budgets. You will attend installations, resolve issues on site and ensure snagging is completed to brand standard. You will support the broader team with meeting coordination, preparing decks, updating presentations and capturing meeting notes. Ensuring all project information is organised, accurate and accessible.
You will report directly to our wonderful Senior Store Design Project Manager, UK & ANZ, working alongside some highly creative and talented individuals within our wider VM & Store Design UK team. You will also work cross functionally, with teams such as Commercial, Retail, VM, PR & Global, as well as external suppliers and partners.
You have demonstrable experience in a similar role within Project Management in Store Design, alongside experience in managing the approval process for retail stores in all types of environments. You have an exceptional eye for detail and great vision on how to use spaces and commercial opportunities. You are skilled in the visual, written and verbal communication of design issues. You are an excellent communicator, confident and comfortable presenting, able to influence and effectively articulate your point of view. You have exceptional organisational skills and can manage multiple stakeholders with ease! You thrive working to pace, you are able to ruthlessly prioritise and can manage multiple deadlines at anyone time with ease. Decisive problem-solving skills with regards to construction materials and methods a must, with an awareness of design trends and materials. You have a strong understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural concepts. You are a self-starter, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to collaborate and drive team success!
You have excellent project planning and time management skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and great vision on how to use spaces and commercial opportunities. You are able to balance design with operational needs and budget objectives, to create exceptional store environments and customer experience. You are super confident using the MS Suite, with monday.com knowledge advantageous. You have good working knowledge of Vectorworks, AutoCAD and basic Photoshop, InDesign. Knowledge of best practice within the construction industry, including accessibility requirements is advantageous.