Job Description

Position

POSITION: HEAD OF RETAIL DESIGN

DEPARTMENT: MERCHANDISING


LOCATION: LONDON


REPORTS TO: MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Guarantee accurate, qualitative brand image through all new store openings in UK and Ireland according to company and corporate guidelines.


Contribute to the development of the Dior image in UK and Ireland through the creation, design and build of counters.


Ensure the integrity of all the institutional brand requirements across the Fragrance, Make Up and Skincare.

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture

Take responsibility from conception to implementation of new counter builds or refurbishments Produce a creative point of sale design in accordance with the merchandising charter for flagship and A store counters in order to optimize brand visibility. Challenge and negotiate where necessary the store terms and conditions to ensure brand image is not compromised Liaise with central Merchandising in Paris, the store and the suppliers to meet project deadlines and brand expectations Be responsible for the designs and scale models of any new counter build. These to be validated by Central Merchandising Provide project plans, technical specifications and designs to the international purchaser to obtain costings Work with local suppliers ahead of installations to ensure accurate application of designs, technical specifications and highest possible quality production. Once installations are complete, review the quality and processes giving feedback to suppliers as necessary. Manage 2 Retail Designers (one in charge of FS and A stores, one in charge of B and C store counters and the non-consultant division builds).

Promotions and Events

Assist with the development of the Dior image via event and promotion sites. Work with the Promotions and Events Merchandiser to assist with conception of major design of promotional / event sites in Department Stores. Prepare relevant plans and 3D for the Promotions & Events Merchandiser. Assist the counter VM manager when needed with counter plans and soft merch coordination.

Profile

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Profile


12 years minimum in a store design role Architectural background or designer with retail application Good relationship builder Experience in management Knowledge of the cosmetic market an asset but not essential (competitors, agents, retailers...) Knowledge of French language an advantage but not essential
Key Competencies


Strong sense of Design and planning High levels of creativity and aesthetic sense Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to understand and defend the brand DNA Knowledge of distribution channels and of all aspects linked to Merchandising in this environment Customer Service Focused Ability to manage priorities for self and team. Result orientated Team player
Technical Skills


Architectural / design specialist Software packages: Autocadds, Archicad, 3D software, Microsoft office packages Excellent working knowledge of furniture and materials for counter builds Knowledge of UK based suppliers Budget management

Additional information

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

Reports To :


Visual Merchandising & Store Design Director



Direct Report:


Retail Designer


Junior Retail Designer



Internal :


Marketing Department


Sales Department


Corporate Merchandising Team-


Paris based


Purchasing Department



External :


Creative supplier


Design agencies, storage facilities contractors, installers, retailers, VM teams.

PARFUMS CHRISTIAN DIOR

MAISON

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Christian Dior described himself as a fashion and perfume designer. The House of Dior, founded in 1946, changed the face of ladies' style forever when its New Look was unveiled in the halls of 30 Avenue Montaigne on February 12, 1947. The revolutionary look was accompanied by a fragrance, Miss Dior, the finishing touch designed to "leave a trail of desire in a woman's wake". This timeless perfume was the first fragrance created by a visionary brand which invented the concept of global beauty with its Rouge Dior and subsequent cosmetic lines.


The current-day trustees of this legendary expertise - Francis Kurkdjian, Perfume Creation Director, and Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup - are the heirs to Christian Dior's perfectionism. The worldwide renown of the House's creations is partly down to its seductive muses, including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and Robert Pattinson.