International Retail Designer Bardi

International Retail Designer
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Presentazione dell'azienda

Azienda del Fashion Retail

Descrizione del posto (Mansioni)

The position of Retail Designer, is a key role in the global expansion of JD sports across Europe.

Working as part of the Property Design Team, this position necessitates a high principle of design standards with the creative ability to develop each store design on a project-by-project basis using the agreed store grading guidelines.

Strong leadership, communication and reporting skills are essential as is proven experience in a sports-fashion environment, designing and delivering stores within Europe.

This is an Italian based role with a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with a UK based head office team monthly travel to UK head office is potentially required as part of the role.

This role commands a varying degree of travel (Average between 1-2 days per week field based attending site meetings across Europe).

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Responsibilities**:

Lead design projects within agreed territory, taking projects from brief through to completion

Attendance of strategy meetings to obtain design briefs and general direction of projects

Assist with the on-going development of the JD Store design

Liaising with key project stakeholders at varying stages of projects working closely with internal departments (Acquisitions team, Project managers, Quantity surveyors, Retail, Marketing, Multichannel, IT, security, Health and Safety etc.

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Preparing drawing packs for statutory local approval process.

Co-ordination of meetings to present completed store designs and obtain approval / feedback from teams based in the UK head office

Attend site meetings; talking through the design with the project delivery team, check surveys and record site information, ensuring all information is up to date in all documentation

Set up drawings in AutoCAD using landlords or survey information ensuring all work is accurate

Space plan merchandise layouts using a design brief and commercial option targets

Production of detailed plans, shopfronts, sections and elevations for proposed store designs and site specific details where required

Liaising with external professional agencies such as structural engineers, planning department or consultants in order to obtain statutory approvals

Offer assistance and support to all designers within the Italian and UK offices as necessary

Partner on store design with the signage and graphics team who are based from the UK

Profilo

Position Requirements

Must have excellent written & verbal language skills in English and Italian

Experience of working on and delivering a variety of design projects within Europe

Strong retail and commercial awareness, specifically within the sports fashion industry

Proven experience at all stages of the design process, from conception through to implementation

Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels

Plan work streams and set deadlines

Interpret briefs accurately and work efficiently to deadlines

Strong communication and presentation skills

Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to manage own workload to deadlines

Excellent spatial awareness

Detailed understanding of construction and shop fitting coupled with a good understanding of building regulations

Be prepared to travel throughout Europe holding a full driving licence and a valid passport

SKILLS

Proficient in visual rendering and 3D modelling

Expert level AutoCAD with working knowledge of how to build dynamic blocks

Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud suite

Ability to use all Microsoft Office programs

An interest in the use and specification of sustainable materials and construction methods

Desirable Skills:

Working knowledge of Revit

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Design or other relevant qualification

Minimum 3-5 years practical experience within the design/ architecture sector