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A key role within the Store space innovation team that plays a vital part of the creative driving force within the physical space at Selfridges. Working closely with the Store space innovation Senior Manager and the wider creative teams in the business the Design Manager will plan, produce and install exceptional project delivery across all stores, which assists in promoting our brand positioning and vision and purpose to provide our customers with extraordinary experiences.
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager who will consistently drive and maintain world-class standards. With a hand’s on approach and flexible management style we are looking for a person that has the following skills:
• The ability to manage assorted projects simultaneously and independently.
• Managing relationships with internal teams, brands, contractors & suppliers
• Effective & efficient communication with line manager on current focus, priorities and current workload.
• Role models company values and principles
Key Responsibilities:
People
• Leads by example – promotes and sets standards which meet our values and
guiding principles.
• Seek to continually raise the benchmark and improve standards through ongoing development, coaching and performance management of themselves
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, e.g. absences, time and attendance and holidays, etc.
Service
• Have a good understanding of new production techniques and materials to ensure we are always pushing the boundaries and communicating this to the wider creative community
• Supports the store space innovation team on all expenditure, including, expenses, invoices, purchase orders. Maintaining all trackers for schemes and projects.
• Working on the practical realisation of projects.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve all elements of build & achieving a high level of finish on all projects and ensuring smooth delivery of installations.
• Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities.
Environment
• Looks for and introduces ways to improve efficiency
• Adheres to H & S standards, policies and procedures Profit
• Contributing to the upkeep of trackers for Store Space Innovation
• Ensuring the Purchase Order & tracker system is adhered to for all orders
• Manage invoice sign off & any discrepancies in ordering process
The Ideal Candidate
About the Company
Rewards and benefits
Here are just a few of our rewards and benefits that help make our team experience that bit more extraordinary.
Flexible working options to benefit you, your family and your wellbeing that can include part-time, flexi-time, job sharing or hybrid working
Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
Up to five paid volunteering days – from beach cleans to co-ordinating food and clothing donations
Family leave that suits your set up including Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental leave policies
Defined pension contribution scheme
Generous bonus and/or commission scheme
Enviable team member discount including sale previews and double discount days
Exclusive local discounts on a range of restaurants, bars, beauticians and entertainment
Subsidised gym memberships
A sustainable car salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
Several internal communities to get involved in from our Diversity Board and Green Warriors who are leading the charge on D,E&I and sustainability, to the Wellbeings who are always thinking of new ways to champion healthy minds, bodies and routines for our team members
Workplace Options, our confidential team member assistance programme for when life gets tricky or you need a little guidance
Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development
Read on to find out how you can play your part in Reinventing Retail…
Everyone is welcome
Selfridges is a place where we want everyone to feel a sense of belonging. We embrace every self and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are leading with purpose to not only increase the visibility and recognition of under-represented talent within our organisation, but the wider industry too. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome – irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all.
To ensure every feels welcome, we offer support at every stage of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment contact know and they will be more than happy to help.
Our awards cabinet
We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.
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