Position Summary : DIRECTOR- GLOBAL VM AND RETAIL DESIGN- YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
Candidate needs to be flexible on days but mainly Mo-Thu. The only on-site location is El Segundo.
Experience : 7-8 years of experience required. In-house Beauty / Luxury VM / Retail Design a plus.
Responsibilities :
- Be the ‘gatekeeper’ to ensure all Youth To The People brand standards are expressed consistently in all retail formats in Global markets – self-assisted concepts and FSS locations.
- Be an expert design innovator & conceptual thinker.
- Partner closely with internal / external teams to oversee the design and development of all aspects of VM and retail design : Store / shop layouts, fixture design / merchandising displays / lighting / furniture / materials and planograms.
- Evolve concepts through design development as required for management approvals.
- CAD experience is essential – creating and modifying layouts and drawings on a daily basis.
- 3D software experience is key - e.g. Sketchup with VRAY is our standard platform.
- Expert proficiency reviewing VM, architectural, construction and fixture / millwork shop drawings.
- Vendor management with day-to-day coordination, gathering costs for approvals may be required.
- Knowledge of material costs, construction trades, process that affect and impact design.
- Partner with the Creative and Marketing teams to effectively implement new selling strategies.
- Keep aware of the competitive retail environment – with a focus on the beauty marketplace and competitive brands.
- Knowledge of sustainable design methodologies and materials is a plus.
- Awareness and knowledge of digital technologies and integration into the retail space.
Job Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree required, focus on graphic design, VM, interior design or architecture.Minimum 7 years of design experience - ideally retail or hospitality.Stellar design aptitude and conceptual thinking required.Experience with managing processes to develop clear and concise design solutions aligned with business strategies.Strong project management aptitude required - to manage multiple projects in partnership with global affiliates and Zone teams to meet market demands.Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to work with multiple business partners and cross-functional teams.Strong working knowledge of basic fixture and cabinet construction detailing and methods.Good awareness of design / industry trends / new concepts / materials / innovations and the aptitude to translate these ideas.Demonstrates creative abilities, sketching, conceptual rendering, and space planning.Good understanding of general building codes, ADA codes and interior standards.Comprehensive working knowledge of AutoCAD & SketchUp with VRAY.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel).Expert Communication / Presentation skills.J-18808-Ljbffr