Design Manager Al Futtaim Retail Dubai

Design Manager contributes to Al Futtaim Group 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. 

Duties of Design Manager

• 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 or 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.

Requirements for Design Manager

• Degree Holder in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Retail Design Office in the GCC in the capacity of a Retail / Interior Designer.

Skills Desired

• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Understanding of engineering terminology.
• Drafting skills and Retail Project Management Coordination Skill.

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