Store Design Director, APAC
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
WHY JOIN ALO
Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a seasoned and senior level store design leader who will lead the architectural design process for ALOs company owned projects across APAC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development and local design management of 10-15 projects per year in APAC.
- Contribute to the strategic planning in market and ensure design quality and operational efficiencies for market entry.
- Lead landlord communications as it relates to handover conditions design guidelines approvals and project start up.
- Assist with real estate queries reviews and pre-lease/lease negotiations related to design and construction.
- Provide feasibility site analysis and test fits for potential store locations.
- Develop project/region specific details and specifications.
- Source onboard and manage external consultants on the execution of site surveys pre-design design development construction documents and construction administration ensuring that all documents and deliverables meet ALO brand standards architectural quality standards landlord and project specific requirements.
- Actively manage cross functional internal partnerships presenting/communicating designs incorporating feedback and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure designs meet ALO Brand Standards.
- Ensure designs meet established project timelines and project budgets.
- Assist the construction team on the project bidding and selection process.
- Assist the construction team on any requests for information or issues that come up during the course of construction.
- Review submittals and shop drawings for design conformance.
- Provide on site observations and quality control assurance throughout the course of construction.
- Partner with Store Development team on project closeout and snagging.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor and/or Masters Degree in Architecture Interior Architecture or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional and extensive architectural design and project management experience on a variety of sized retail programs throughout APAC with a proven track record on large scale and complex projects.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional management experience in leading teams with significant and relevant brand experience.
- Proficiency in Autocad Sketchup/3D modeling software Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Excel and Project.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of local codes permit requirements and store development workflows on both large scale and small scale projects.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align designs with company goals.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of real estate and construction.
- Passion for design and a commitment to design excellence.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate self-starting intelligent dedicated efficient.
- Fluent in Mandarin.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Experience Design
- Grasshopper
- Sketch
- Sign Manufacturing
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
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