- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Type
- Contract, Internship
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Our client is a leading global retail brand who are currently expanding in Hong Kong. There is an immediate need need to hire a Director of Design & Development to manage the creativity for both new developments and renovations, and in addition to guiding the design direction, providing a global oversight of all project design management activities and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Direct and lead the team in the journey of design, development and construction to prototypes for new consumer experiences.
• Responsible for ensuring the designs or our projects reflect the agreed budgetary objectives and meet scheduled guidelines.
• Gather market intelligence regarding design trends in the retail and hospitality industries.
• Deliver individual project presentations of at geography to global level.
• In partnership with Project Managers, Operations, Merchant groups and Visual Merchandisers, as well as with outside consulting teams to ensure business and brand objectives were met.
• Liaise and guide our outside consultancies to ensure their work is received successfully across all geographies.
• Make necessary site visits and attend necessary meetings to gather/disseminate information and execute decisions.
Key Requirements:
• Licensed Architect or a Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited University (Bachelor required, Master preferred)
• 12 plus years of innovative consumer experiences design/architecture
• 5 years of experience in Design Management level leading both in-house design teams and design agencies
• Design Direction working on complex projects as an in-house design leader and or within an architectural or design agency
• Fluency in English language , Cantonese would be highly preferable
Key Responsibilities:
• Direct and lead the team in the journey of design, development and construction to prototypes for new consumer experiences.
• Responsible for ensuring the designs or our projects reflect the agreed budgetary objectives and meet scheduled guidelines.
• Gather market intelligence regarding design trends in the retail and hospitality industries.
• Deliver individual project presentations of at geography to global level.
• In partnership with Project Managers, Operations, Merchant groups and Visual Merchandisers, as well as with outside consulting teams to ensure business and brand objectives were met.
• Liaise and guide our outside consultancies to ensure their work is received successfully across all geographies.
• Make necessary site visits and attend necessary meetings to gather/disseminate information and execute decisions.
Key Requirements:
• Licensed Architect or a Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited University (Bachelor required, Master preferred)
• 12 plus years of innovative consumer experiences design/architecture
• 5 years of experience in Design Management level leading both in-house design teams and design agencies
• Design Direction working on complex projects as an in-house design leader and or within an architectural or design agency
• Fluency in English language , Cantonese would be highly preferable
• Store Concept Development
• Retail Design
• Design Leadership
• Brand Marketing
• Construction Administration
• Communication Skills
• Drive for Results
• Excellent communication skills with the abiility to lead internal teams, consultants and contractors.
• Retail Design
• Design Leadership
• Brand Marketing
• Construction Administration
• Communication Skills
• Drive for Results
• Excellent communication skills with the abiility to lead internal teams, consultants and contractors.
In reward for your skills and experience you will be offered a competitive salary package and the opportunity to join this leading retail brand and managing a best in class team. Please send your cv to [email protected] or apply here.