About the role
Are you a commercially minded design leader who can turn retail concepts into reality? Join Signet Jewelers — home of H. Samuel and Ernest Jones — as Store Design Manager and help shape the future of our store estate. You will take full ownership of the store design process from concept to completion across multiple UK & Ireland locations.
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end store design from feasibility to completion across multiple UK & Ireland locations.
* Oversee all drawing and design outputs, both in-house and via external drafting partners.
* Produce and manage feasibility drawings, detailed working drawings, as-builts, specifications, and standard details.
* Work closely with project managers, marketing, retail, merchandising, technology, and supply chain teams to ensure design alignment.
* Act as Principal Designer under CDM and BSA legislation.
* Manage external suppliers, inspectors, and design agencies to ensure quality, value, and compliance.
* Present and influence design decisions at senior stakeholder and board level.
* Lead new concept and fixture development to keep Signet at the forefront of jewellery retail design.
* Balance creativity with cost, commercial performance, and programme delivery.
Qualifications
* 3+ years CAD experience with 2D/3D drawing capability.
* Experience managing landlord, planning, statutory approvals, and legal compliance.
* Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM 2015, BSA 2022.
* Strong organisational skills – able to manage output for up to 50+ projects annually.
* Confident communicator with experience influencing at all levels.
* Highly self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is essential.
Competencies
* Commercially aware and customer‑focused.
* Strong stakeholder manager and relationship builder.
* A persuasive negotiator who can influence cross‑functionally.
* Proactive, innovative, and solutions‑driven.
* Able to inspire others and work collaboratively.
* Comfortable balancing creativity, cost, and operational realities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
* An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
* Retirement Savings plans offering flexibility in how you save for the future.
* Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
* A minimum of 22 days holiday per year, increasing with service.
* Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
* Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
* Financial Wellbeing scheme.
* Give As You Earn scheme – an easy way to support causes close to your heart.
* Real Rewards – exclusive discounts on groceries, travel, and leisure.
Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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