Job Description

Retail Format Design / Re-design

• Conceptualize / Redesign retail formats for the Concept in line with the customer, mall requirements and latest market trends
• Develop complete design for the showroom that will include a comprehensive floor plan, exterior elevations, interior elevations, A/c diffuse allocation, lightning, graphic imaging (3D Presentation) and all material selections and finishes
• Develop designs for all other features / utilities of the Mall or store such as building placement / orientation, parking lot layout / flow, service vehicle access
• Deliver detailed specifications and clear, concise, comprehensive, and complete engineering / interior drawings as required
• Ensure that all the designs and drawings are as per the company standards
• Develop the zoning in the store as per the categories of products to be displayed by bearing in mind the principles of space management and profiles of the target consumers
• Review and process all shop drawing/sample submissions and consult within the Projects Team and External Consultants, as appropriate, to ensure the design intent is being maintained
• Conduct existing conditions surveys and prepare architectural base plans, sections, elevations and details as appropriate to document relevant conditions
• Coordinate with the Retail Operations and VM team to get their inputs on the design, which includes the floor plan, elevations etc.
• Provide expertise in detail development and assisting in researching products and systems that accomplish the design intent
• Review and recommend to the retail team any changes that may be required to renovate the existing stores

Site Project Management

• Assist in site selection and prepare the detailed survey report by performing on-site design services, interpreting drawings, specs, codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and carrying out field engineering work
• Prepare detailed project plans for site development including project costing, timelines and development schedules and coordinate for approvals
• Nominate, evaluate and appoint consultants and contractors / suppliers / vendors including negotiation of rates and contractual terms and obligations
• Manage vendor relationships including conducting planning session with vendors and service providers and define project and performance expectations
• Identify and evaluate new products / solutions including material to be used bearing in mind quality and cost effectiveness
• Provide material specifications and oversee procurement of the material from suppliers
• Coordinate with external agencies like Architectural Consultants, Material suppliers, Construction agencies etc so as to ensure that the project is completed with in the scheduled time period in a efficient and effective way
• Supervise all the activities on-site and coordinate with Concept to regularly provide feedback on the progress of work/project
• Guide and manage the manpower deployed onsite including Supervisors and contractor labour

Technical Supervision

• Oversee and manage:
  • Any construction and interior design related work in the existing stores and new stores
  • Any electricity related work in the existing stores and new stores
  • Any carpentry related work in the existing stores and new stores
  • Any plumbing related work in the existing stores and new stores
• Review Civil / MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) drawings till completion
• Coordinate with MEP, municipal authorities and PRO for approvals of Civil signage’s and municipality permissions

People Management

• Manage the performance of the team – set annual performance goals, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Identify their training and development needs and ensure their fulfilment
• Develop and mentor subordinates to move to the next higher level of job through career planning
• Ensure compliance to Company policies and values

Miscellaneous

• Keep oneself abreast about new shop fittings / elements and suggest material to be used
• Build and share knowledge of the latest retail design trends and computer aided technologies available

• Graduate Degree in Architecture/ Planning & Design/ Applied Science / Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of spaces, spatial layouts, relations, conceptual sketching, 3D modelling
• Knowledge of Architectural detailing, Construction Methodology and Civil work estimation
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, 3D Max, Photoshop usage
• Exposure to the latest building materials, building systems and interior trends through formal or informal training (on-the-job experience)
• 7-8 years of Interior / Retail Store / Building designing and Project Management experience

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.