Senior Design Manager

Summary

Lead design coordination, construction project management, procurement, and financial reporting for new builds and renovations across fragrance and beauty, watches and fine jewelry, fashion and corporate spaces in Canada. Report to the Head of Store Planning and ensure design deliverables meet brand standards, timelines, and budgets. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, landlords, contractors, and vendors and perform site visits as required. Role requires travel within Canada (~30%).

• Manage all phases of design and construction projects from concept through handover, including budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Local adaptation of drawings and preparation of full working drawing packages for permits, tender, and construction.
• Select, manage, and coordinate consultants, general contractors, shop fitters, suppliers, and installers; review and approve shop drawings.
• Oversee installation quality, inspect finishes and deliveries, and resolve site discrepancies to protect timeline and budget.
• Integrate operational requirements and manage AV, security, IT, lighting, and loss prevention design elements.
• Negotiate with landlords and tenant coordination teams and support legal/leasing in relation to store design and construction.
• Manage procurement activities: prepare POs in COUPA, track invoices, coordinate customs and logistics, and ensure cost control.

• Minimum 10+ years retail store design experience on client or agency side; degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Strong comprehension of architectural and engineering drawings and practical construction site experience.
• Mandatory proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketch Up;
  Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Excel are assets.
• PMP designation or LEED accreditation is an asset; experience with COUPA is an asset.
• Proven budget, procurement, and project reporting experience; ability to travel within Canada (~30%).