Overview

Senior Director, Retail Design & Implementation

Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining policy and procedure relating to retail facility planning and design, as well as developing internal plan and design standards. Location/Travel:

This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Requires up to 25% travel. Compensation

Base pay range:

$180,500.00/yr - $217,900.00/yr Additional compensation types:

Annual Bonus Responsibilities

Leads internal Duty Paid design direction during RFP and lease extension proposal development including participation in oral presentations and interviews with clients Develops and implements designs, brand standards, processes, and procedures to reduce capital costs Collaborates with interdepartmental teams, external designers, and architects to streamline processes and procedures to reduce project timelines Works as primary liaison with Global Shop Development and Commercial team on design of all Duty Free retail projects; develops design delivery schedule and communicates to Global Shop Development for successful project implementation. Oversees all Duty Free design development activities post-award until 60% CD completion including transition to regional Project Directors Manages external interior design consultants developing schematic design packages including layouts, renderings, materials boards and design narratives for Duty Paid RFP and lease extension proposals; trains external design partners on retail plan standards, design standards, and Design & Construction procedures/processes Creates and maintains retail plan standards including plan set structure, standardized details, responsibility matrix, and related collateral Creates and maintains retail design standards for fixtures, casework, finishes, signage and related specifications; partners with Commercial and Procurement teams on development Sourcing and securing external interior design firms. Partners with regional Pre-Construction Directors to source local designers for RFPs and architects for project delivery. Develops project estimates for retail Duty Free and Duty Paid projects; collaborates with Estimating and Procurement teams to establish budget parameters for projects Provides project management support of internal concept finishes, equipment, and operating requirements, as well as support in development and maintenance of new and existing concepts Reporting Relationship The Senior Director of Retail Design & Implementation reports to the Vice President of Design & Construction Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

Education and Experience: combination must exceed 10 years In a leadership role: requires 5 years leading a senior-level team of professionals in retail design programs In a technical role: requires 10 years of design experience in developing and delivering retail design programs focused on interior architecture and design-build projects Bachelor's degree in a related field can count for 3 of the ten-year requirement MBA or master's degree in a related field can count for an additional 2 years In the industry: 5+ years of Hospitality/Retail experience Specialized Training: knowledge of CAD and graphic software (Adobe Acrobat & Bluebeam) Advanced project management skills to manage multiple projects at varying stages of development Strong analytical skills and business judgment with the ability to communicate persuasively to all levels of management Strong oral and written communication and relationship building skills Advanced business acumen and strategic mindset to understand long-term retail design implications and advance organizational goals Demonstrated history of anticipating the needs of the business and complex stakeholders Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement and optimizing work processes Location/Travel: Bethesda, Maryland; up to 25% travel Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function

Project Management and Design Industries

Retail, Construction, and Design Services

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