Job Description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectivly. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Senior Store Design & Construction Manager
We are looking for a Senior Store Design & Construction Manager to lead and manage the expansion of Sephora stores in SEA. You will be responsible for the adaptation and execution of Design guidelines and the owner of Sephora's image in the region.
You will manage several projects simultaneously, from concept phase to delivery, while leading a team of store designers. You will play a key role in driving impactful collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring we achieve outstanding results through synergy and efficiency.
The role reports directly to the SEA Retail Director, with a dotted line reporting to the Design Director for all creative related matters.
DESIGN AND CREATION

• Serve as the brand advocate in managing the store concepts roll-out plan in SEA. Adapt to formats, from standard to flagship stores
• Capture the market's specificities to provide a local adaptation while adhering to global guidelines
• Participate in any prospective / global reflection or project in relationship with the store design evolution and/or best practices adaptation
• Update design guidelines when needed and ensure clear communication and efficient execution
• Manage and optimize the Design process: from brief to completion while providing all the required documents such as Layout, 3Ds, Schematic Design
• Initiate, follow up and check all the deliverables, control and optimize any design solution
• Ensure alignment with LVMH's recommendations on sustainability and energy saving

CONSTRUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL

• Work closely with consultants to ensure contractor does not deviate from design objective and detailing.
• Responsible to take over the premises from Landlord on behalf of Sephora. Ensure all non-conformance are being raised and recorded for rectification.
• Develop snag list upon completion review with contractor and consultant. Ensure all defects are being completed with report.
• QA/QC inspection to ensure quality is within range.
• Work closely with country operations team to oversee store maintenance and improvement
• Work closely with Regional and Country category team to execute and oversee new fixture roll out

SYNERGY

• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure the best execution within timeline and budget
• Ensure smooth and efficient collaboration with the Construction teams on areas such as creative and technical support, store visits, construction follow up, snag list
• Manage new Stores or Renovation opening planning
• Ensure clear communication and regular exchanges with SEA stakeholders to keep them updated and collect their feedback and/or requests.
• Work closely with the Fixture Design Department to ensure any fixture evolution is integrated into the store design execution.
• Communicate locally, regionally and globally to bring visibility on the activity in the SEA region.

PEOPLE

• Lead and manage the SEA Store Design Team including Store Designers, External Design Agencies and / or suppliers.
• Assess, develop, recruit and motivate the Store Design team to deliver outstanding results
• Define team priorities and responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in Retail Design / Retail agencies or Corporate in house / Beauty brand would be preferred
• Track record of successfully managing concurrent, fast-moving initiatives
• Effective team player across diverse disciplines and cultures
• Excellent communication skills with cultural diversities
• Creative and pro-active with a deep sense of details, technical solutions and innovation
• Proficient in CAD / 3D / photoshop / sketch up / hand drawing
• Travelling is required for the role

Here, you will find:
Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
Work that brings, fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference
Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Skills Required