Design Coordinator - 12 Month FTC

Job Description

Design Coordinator Luxury Retail £28k-£35k, plus amazing benefits and concessionsLondon / Hybrid12 Month FTC An iconic, luxury retail group are looking for a Design Coordinator to work within their Store Design Team in their London headquarters. This is an exciting time to join as they are experiencing growth and this is a brand-new position, so is a real opportunityto make the role your own.They offer a hybrid set-up and flexibility. An opportunity for huge personal growth and development. There is an incredible benefits package on offer, with fantastic concessions for staff.Responsibilities

• Manage collation and production of compartment/department design guidelines.
• Provide some CAD support when required to support wider team
• Co-ordinate and liaise with other key areas - Facilities, Project Management Office
• Conduct brand design briefings as required with the support of the Project Manager and Buyer
• Analyse and review design packages, providing feedback and comment. You will be responsible for presenting the brand concepts to directors/stakeholders for concept approval
• Manage the Approvals of brand shopfit projects through concept and detailed design stages:
• Concept: Ensuring projects adhere to Store & sustainable guidelines
• Liaise with brands throughout concept, detail, and design phases through to project completion
• Detail: Sign off detail design packages for installation
• Ensure timely and sufficient design information is passed to Project Manager and internal teams for the delivery project delivery
• Work closely with the project management and internal teams to ensure design integrity is maintained/coordinated at each stage of the design and delivery process
• Participate in post-project reviews and design analysis
• Manage the evolution and communication of key design specifications
• Ensure designs meet or exceed defined quality standards and compliance with requirements of legislation and/or external authorities
• Work to defined project timescales and be conscious of budgets, with clear communication to key stakeholders on project progress
• Carry out site visits during project installation period
• Encourage design innovation and creativity through research trips
• Maintain communication plan for the design stage of projects
• Work effectively with Design Manager and Design Coordinators to maintain a coordinated team with clear focus

The Ideal Candidate

• In depth knowledge of Autocad, Adobe creative suite Indesign & Photoshop and Microsoft office suite
• Other design related packages an advantage: Sketchup
• Innovative and highly commercial design approach - able to develop and implement new ideas in cost effective ways
• Excellent design oversight, with good attention to detail
• Solution focused and creative thinker, with a passion for design, and sustainability within design
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Time management
• Good interpersonal, communication and relationship skills
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure on many diverse projects
• Knowledge of technical aspects of construction practice, joinery and practical site experience
• Hand sketching skills
• Tenacity and Focus
• Self-Motivated but Team Oriented
• Willingness to learn new skills and ways of working
• Solution focused and creative thinker
• Experience in a similar role within a retail environment & understanding of retail project lifecycle

If you match all of the above, and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV