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Ref: HP698-9299
Job description / Role
Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.
We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.
Based in our Dubai Office, we now have an opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join the team. Under the direction of GM - Retail Store Development, this role is responsible for the following -
Concept Design:
Coordinate site surveys on new projects in coordination with external design consultants and the Al Futtaim Retail Leasing Department.
Manage Legal Documents on Design Consultant appointments i.e. Design Contract / MEP Design Contract
Deliver Store Concept Design in accordance with Brand Design Directives
Develop and present New Concept Designs to Brand specific Management Team
Manage Design Cost in Line with Budgeted cost allocations for individual projects
Submit and Present Concept Design to respective Landlords and Principles
Detail Design:
Further Concept Design through to Detail Design, coordinating 3rd party Consultants on MEP Design, IT Design, Security Design, Audio Visual Design, Signage Design, Lighting Design.
Coordinate General Store Layouts in accordance with Operational Functionalities i.e. Sales Floor Trading Requirements / Back of House Operational Requirements.
Present and Submit Detail Design Packs to Landlord, Brand Principles and Al Futtaim Retail Division.
Tender Process
Be involved in the coordination of Material Specifications in the Scope of Works & Bill of Quantities for individual Projects based on Detail Design Packs on Architectural and MEP Designs
Submit periodic Design Cost Benchmarking to Spend Management in preparation of On-line bidding event
Management
Manage and Drive the Design process from initial Brief to tender pack completion including Site Surveys, Concept Design, Detail Design
Conduct limited site visits to ensure Design Specific Criteria is implemented according to Design Directives
Assist and Answer Site Design Queries during the Site Implementation Phase
Manage resources to coordinate Electronic Archiving of relevant Design Documentation i.e. Drawings / Contracts / Specifications / Material Sample Boards
Manage Direct reports through the PDR system with bi-annual assessments.
Manage the introduction process to the team through the standard SOPs.
Manage the Skill Base Development of Direct Reports in the Design Department
Requirements
The successful candidate must display the following skills and experience -
* Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture
* Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Retail Design Office/ Architectural Firm in the capacity of a Retail / Interior Designer.
* Knowledge of Interior Design principles/Architectural Design Principles
* Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings, understanding of engineering terminology.
* Proven drafting skills and Retail Project Management Coordination Skills.
* Free Hand Sketching & Perspective Drawing
* Excellent creative design and design trend awareness.
* Ability to use your creative eye when it comes to planning and design process in relation to Retail Design
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing English.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines.
* Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.