Sr. Manager Concepts & Design

For a client in the fashion business based in Amsterdam, we are looking for a Sr. Manager Concepts & Design. Do you have strong experience in retail/wholesale journeys and a high passion for retail/retail design? For more information, please read the job description below. Please note, the deadline to apply is Friday, May 16th at 12 noon.

Over het bedrijf

Be part of an iconic story.

This organization serves as a platform for growth, focusing on building brand strength and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. By connecting global, iconic brands more closely to the evolving needs of consumers, it ensures a strong foundation for both the present and future generations.

Guided by shared values and empowered by scale and global reach, the company is committed to driving fashion forward for good. Operating as one unified team with a clear vision and plan, it exemplifies the power of collective effort and shared purpose.

Salaris en aantal uur per week

• Salary: To be discussed
• 40 hours per week
• Start: As soon as possible
• 3 months possibly longer depending on the need of the business

Over de functie

The Team

The Global Store Design and Visual Experience department is responsible for providing consumers the most compelling store, SIS and showroom experience through concept design, visual merchandising and windows across all channels and markets. Working collaboratively with the APAC, Americas and EMEA regions, this central team delivers the strategy, concepts and tools needed for regional rollout. This team oversees the design and experience of physical consumer touchpoints including global retail & wholesale environments, working in close collaboration with the regional teams.

The Position

As Senior manager- Concept & Design, you are responsible for global store concepts working collaboratively with the wider team to develop Brand relevant consumer touchpoints. Key responsibilities include:

• Devise interior, architectural & general design concepts for global retail, wholesale, and outlet environments, incl hospitality and potentially digital showrooms (physical environments).
• Align the design of creative elements with the new concept visions, ensuring the Manager- Retail styling creates adequate guidelines.
• Ensure concepts meet the assigned project’s functional and architectural requirements.
• Create concept mood boards, overviews and 3D views for Leadership review, incl the detailing of interior/ exterior architectural & FF&E elements (in collaboration with your peers & the team’s designers).
• Collaborate extensively with your peers to create a seamless partnership between concept, design and roll out entities & activities within the team and the organisation.
• Lead concept related tasks & initiatives and collaborate with team members on all facets thereof.
• Be the team’s main point person with regards to bespoke or new store concept- related enquiries, guide and support regional teams on the execution of specific projects as required.
• Enable the creation of new concept guidelines (global and regional).

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates comfort with ambiguity, particularly during periods of transition. They will play a key role in helping shape the future of both the team and the new store concept. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential to ensure effective collaboration and alignment across various functions.

• Architecture or Interior design degree (or equivalent), with 5-8 years’ experience as design team lead within a design agency or retail brand environment.
• Excellent awareness of the field & the competitor landscape.
• Solid experience of retail & concept design with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent understanding of detailing, value engineering and knowledge in use of materials for interior/ exterior architecture.
• Excellent communications skills, fluent English a must; awareness of cultural differences a +.
• Structured, organized, collaborative and team spirited.
• Pro-active and resilient, very strong at time and project management.
• Software skills to include AutoCAD, Sketchup, V-Ray & Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to travel.

What you can expect from our client:

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality.
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus.
• Depending on the role a monthly home - office budget.
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.

Contact

Apply now, and be sure to do so before Tuesday, January 28th at 12 noon. Send your resume and a short motivation. Before we can introduce you to the client, we will invite you for an interview at our Projob office or online. For more information contact us at 020-5738383 or welcome@projob.nl.

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live near the job location. Although you might be willing to relocate or commute, this is not an adequate option.