Job Purpose:

Oversee the Women’s Couture retail interior animation program in the Americas & Canada.

Profile

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Partner with Paris based design team for concept, vision, and validation of layouts & sampling
• Align with cross functional teams to include but not limited to: Vm, Store Planning, Pr and Operations
• Strong communication with regional and in-store Vm’s to build a network of support, especially important with remote doors.
• Seasonal designs executed per Boutiques based on zone, budget and merchandise stock levels
• Relationships developed and maintained with build studios, ensuring technical drawings, sampling, and Qc are on brand
• Implement workback schedules ensuring all work is completed on time
• On site visits and constant communication with build studios to ensure budgets and design intent are adhered to, as well as, value engineering applied
• Ensure deliverables are being met at all stages of production
• Maintain accurate cost, bid sheets in addition to procurement documentation; partners with Vm financial analyst on all project billing
• Organize and follows logistics for global orders on décor elements with international suppliers and shippers
• Coordinate all installations and teams for seamless activation in the Us & Canada,
• Catalog all network animations and interior floorplans, layouts and final photos for archives
• Advocate for green building techniques and materials; oversees recycling and sanctioned re-purposing of past season décor
• Maintain a sample library of validated finishes on each project, both electronic and hard copy
• Grow and maintain a strong support network of experienced studios, suppliers, and installers
• Manage off site Visual storage facilities
• Flexibility to partner on projects outside of scope

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of creative production experience with a luxury global company with a concentration on large scale roll-outs
• Sourcing, costing, budgeting and bidding proficiency
• Expert in material specification, finishes, print production and design terms
• Knowledgeable in construction
• Able to quickly pivot based on updated scope of work
• Proficient in managing overlapping projects with tight timelines to successful completion
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Adobe suite and Microsoft office
• Familiarity with Sketch-up/ Rhino or other 3D software
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Self-starter, highly motivated and capable of working independently while remaining sensitive to deadlines
• Apprised of current design trends
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to trouble shoot in time sensitive situations
• Flexible work hours base on project needs- weekends and overnight installations
• Travel as needed
• Bachelor’s degree preferred