Retail Architect

Job description / Role

Salary: AED 20,000 – 20,000

Edge Resourcing is searching for a Retail Architect to join a large and well established luxury retail group based in Dubai.

The successful candidate will:
• Develop Retail concepts for the Groups Beauty, Fashion and Gift stores.
• Conducts research for the creative team, to be up to date on the latest design tendencies.
• Works on multiple projects and collaborates with team members in accordance with project expectations.
• Meets with requesters to determine requirements of projects; determines feasibility of project and prepares costs estimates to meet project budget.
• Review and Asses project needs, strategize the store plan to meet the merchandising commercial needs in terms of: SKU & Density Calculations, Path to Sale, Sightlines, Navigation paths and Consumer experience.
• Performs original design work utilizing specifications, sketches and ideas on developing designs.
• Assists in conducting preliminary studies of proposed projects to obtain information on space and design requirements, obtaining measurements and making sketches preliminary to the preparation of drawings.
• Assists in preparation of design development drawings.
• Assists in the development and putting together of mood boards, material boards, concept presentations and design briefs.
• Assists in preparation of layout and draws preliminary sketch / views of the project to present to client.
• Assists with the detail design / construction document preparation.
• Define solution direction for proposed business initiatives.
• Reviews shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations.
• Reviews work of contractor, verifying specified material, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to design concept.
• Provide technical design teamwork within an architecture discipline on assigned initiatives / projects. Works closely with Design and Project teams supporting design and technical tasks.
• Exercises strong time management, project planning, coordination and follow up expertise. Participate in efforts to create enterprise standards and design best practices and drive adoption in the creative team.
• Provide support across the Creative team and management staff.

Requirements

• Desired Education: Degree in Interior Architecture Design or Architect Design
• Effective Problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with AutoCAD / 3D Max Experience in the Retail Design Field.
• Project Knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods and finishing’s.
• Skills in drafting architectural plans.
• Render Design ideas in form of visual (Photoshop) etc or drawings.

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.