(Assistant) Store Design Manager | HK Talent Engage

Job description

AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.

Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.

Join us. Be part of More.

Come and join a Winning Team

We are Awesome !

Why Should You Join Us?

At AS Watson, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 16,000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you…

You can enjoy :

• Conveniently located in Whampoa, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Cozy office with contemporary design
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children

Role Purpose:

Are you a creative mind with a passion for transforming spaces into captivating retail experiences? Are you skilled in store design processes, from inception to completion? If you have a knack for layout space planning and can manage the store design project process, we have the perfect role for you!

A typical day in this Role:

• Responsible for the store design process from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring our brand vision to life.
• Conduct thorough space planning and layout design to optimize the flow and functionality of our retail spaces, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Develop Fixture Design Concepts and translating to Technical Drawings.
• Collaborate closely with local business units store design teams to ensure the smooth implementation and delivery.
• Conduct Project Learnings for Continuous Improvements where required and update the Technical Specifications Guidelines accordingly. Ensure all Project Data Documentation Management are archived accordingly.
• Manage Support Designers throughout the design process.
• Utilize your expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Suite to create detailed and visually compelling store renderings and presentations.

This job is a good fit for You if:

• You are an EXPERT. You have in-depth knowledge of a key area and seek possible solutions through study and research.
• You are a DETAILER. You deliberate fully before making decisions and will need to see all the facts before reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously.
• You are a CONNECTOR. You forge deep relationships beyond networking or teamwork. You will find ways to avoid confrontation by employing skillful collaboration.
• You are a BIG PICTURE THINKER. You are a big fan of brainstorming and collaborative idea generation. You stay up to date on trends and are always open to new possibilities.
• You are an INNOVATOR. You will not be constrained by the past, instead viewing challenges as opportunities to change direction and explore what's ‘new and different’.
• You are a COLLABORATOR. You explore outside resources and develop contacts that may be helpful to the team. You are high energy and outgoing.

Success will depend on:

• Diploma or higher in relevant discipline. Proven experience in store design, preferably within the retail industry. Agency exp. is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Suite, with the ability to create exceptional 2D/3D store renderings and presentations.
• A keen eye for aesthetics, space utilization, and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of layout space planning, fixture design, and visual merchandising principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative design solutions.
• Candidates with strong expertise will be considered as Manager.

What is holding you back?

Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

Apply now!

Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.