As the first Store Design employee in Europe, this individual must be a strong self-starter with a growth mindset. This role will partner directly with cross-functional teams to support the store design across the UK. This role will lead the architectural design process for ALO's company owned UK and European projects.
Responsibilities
* Provide resources and develop partnerships in both new and existing markets.
* Lead the coordination and management between internal departments for all UK/European projects.
* Manage both internal and external teams to ensure the timely execution of all projects.
* Develop project specific details and specifications as required.
* Manage consultants on the execution of design development, construction documents, construction administration, ensuring that all documents and deliverables meet Alo brand standards, architectural quality standards, landlord and project specific requirements.
* Ensure designs meet Alo Brand Standards, established project timelines and project budgets.
* Lead landlord communications as it relates to design guidelines, approvals and project start up.
* Assist with real estate queries, reviews and pre-lease/lease negotiations related to design and construction.
* Provide site analysis and test fits for potential store locations.
* Assist the construction team on the project bidding and selection process.
* Assist the construction team on any requests for information or issues that come up during the course of construction.
* Review submittals and shop drawings for design conformance.
* Provide on-site observations as required throughout the course of a project.
* Partner with Construction on project closeout and punchlist.
Qualifications
* Extensive architectural design experience in the UK and Europe
* Proven leadership and team management skills
* Strategic thinking and the ability to align designs with company goals
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong technical knowledge and understanding of real estate and construction
* Passion for design and a commitment to design excellence
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
* Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or equivalent
* 15-20 years of design/project management experience
* Proficiency in Autocad, Sketchup/3D modeling software, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and Project
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