Retail Design Intern

POSITION: RETAIL DESIGN INTERN

DEPARTMENT: MERCHANDISING

LOCATION: LONDON, UK

REPORTS TO: RETAIL DESIGNER

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 the UK and Ireland through the design, build and installation of new counters.

Ongoing innovation of existing counters to incorporate newly developed furniture.

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture

• Take responsibility from conception to implementation of counter builds, refurbishments and design initiatives
• Produce creative POS designs in accordance with the merchandising guidelines 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 prototypes of any counter build - these will be validated by Central Merchandising
• Provide project plans, designs and technical specifications 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
• Create opening reports and manage the recording of all counter builds
• Manage project budgets, tracking and raising PO's - Ensuring all suppliers are paid and we maintain within the project budget
• Management and awareness of our warehouse storage, making sure to reuse fixtures where possible

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

Reports To:

Director of Merchandising

Retail Designer

Junior Retail Designer

Internal:

Dior Marketing Team UK

Dior Commercial Team UK

Corporate Merchandising Team Paris                       

External:

Retailers

Shopfitters and Suppliers

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key Competencies

• Good sense of design process, planning and a keen eye for attention to detail
• High levels of creativity and aesthetic sense
• Ability to understand and defend the brand DNA
• Ability to visualise store environments and enhance the customer journey
• Team player
• Ability to organise and manage priorities for self and team
• Negotiation skills
• Product design and management of prototypes

Technical Skills

• Design background
• Ability to sketch and communicate ideas
• Software packages: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 3D CAD (Vector works, Google Sketch-Up)
• Knowledge of furniture and materials for counter builds

Profile

• Architectural or Designer background with retail application preferable
• Good relationship builder
• Knowledge of the cosmetic market an asset but not essential (competitors, agents, retailers...)