Retail Design Manager

Job description / Role

Retail Design Manager - Dubai

One of the MENA regions leading real Estate Developers is looking to appoint a senior level Design Manager. They are looking for a retail Design expert with in house Landlord & Developer experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for participating and leading all retail project / site development phases from schematic design through construction including conceptual and detailed planning, designing, material specification, contractor evaluation and finalization, site supervision and control. The job holder will also be responsible for evolving designs for meeting the goals of business requirements.

The role will erncorporate; Retail Format Design & Re-design, Project Management, Technical Supervision & People Management.

Requirements

Qualifications
- Graduate Degree in Architecture/ Planning & Design

Specialisms
- AutoCAD, 3D Max, Photoshop
- Exposure to the latest building materials, building systems and interior trends through formal or informal training (on-the-job experience)

Minimum Experience
- 10 – 12 years of Interior / Retail Store / Building designing
- 6 years in a managerial capacity of leading independent Retail Project / Site Development projects

Skills and Capabilities
- Knowledge of spaces, spatial layouts, relations, conceptual sketching, 3D modelling
- Knowledge of Architectural detailing, Construction Methodology
- Multi-Tasking
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
- Relationship Management
- Resourcefulness
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Organizing
- Project Management

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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