Design Manager | Retail | Dubai

Overview of the role

This Job contributes to Al Futtaim Retail Success by managing store design processes and resources through creating 

store designs for regional retail market that holds the Al Futtaim Retail Customer experience, meeting Brand Principle 

Design expectations, cost, schedule and operational requirements, while working with a cross functional team. This  models and acts in accordance with Al Futtaim Retail and Franchise guideline principles. 

What you will do

• Coordinate with Landlord on the LODs, site surveys, handover and all technical matters on the new projects in coordination with external consultants and the Al Futtaim Retail Leasing Department
• Assist on the feasibility from technical and licensing perspective
• Oversee Legal Documents on Design Consultant appointments i.e. Design Contract / MEP Design Contract
• Deliver Store Concept Design in accordance with Brand Design Directives 
• Manage and coordinate concept design presentation to brands and brand principal.
• Work/Coordinate with the Merchandising team and other internal team to develop appropriate design documents for projects.
• Produce store layouts
• Initiate the handover of detailed design packages to Procurement and Project department for tendering stage
• Manage and Drive the Design process from initiation to tender pack completion including Site Surveys, Concept Design, Detail Design Packages
• Conduct site visits to ensure Design Specific Criteria is implemented according to Design Directives

Skills

Required Skills to be successful

• Creative Design Awareness, Design Trend Awareness, Assertiveness, Negotiation skills, Planning and 
• Organizing skills, Time management skills, Communication skills and Decision-Making Skill
• Constant communication with various stakeholders as well as 3rd parties, a strong level of negotiation and command is required. 
• Your planning and organising skills will be second to none as well as your ability to use your creative eye when it comes to planning and design process in relation to Retail Design. 
• Proficiency in CAD / Sketchup / Rhino and other Adobe creative Software

What equips you for the role

• Degree Holder in Architecture or Interior Design. 
• Minimum three years’ experience working in a Retail Design Office in the GCC in the capacity of a Retail / Interior Designer. 
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings. 
• Understanding of engineering terminology.
• Drafting skills and Retail Project Management Coordination Skill