C&H Store Design Manager

Store Design Manager

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• Develop a signature architectural style for M&S, including internal & external aesthetics, materials & signage, in a flexible, cost-effective way.
• Plan & develop store blueprints by format based on the agreed direction for the use of company space.
• Design & develop the store master-planning principles including location of circulation, movement & internal architecture. Define store planning principles for the business.
• Define methodologies and processes to create a whole store narrative for future store architecture.
• Develop a customer-centric store-wide navigation scheme to make our stores easier to shop.
• Support the UK Franchise new business team with new business, designing, developing, and launching new schemes and producing design guides for future roll-out.

Key Skills

• Relevant design qualification & experience.
• Ability to lead innovation and change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong decision making.
• Proven project management skills.

Key Relationships and Stakeholders

• Property Director
• Head of Store Development
• C&H Head of Retail
• Head of C&H Space Planning
• Food Head of Retail
• Head of Food Space Planning
• Space Strategy Lead