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We’re searching for a Design Manager (6 Month FTC) to join our Property Development team based in the London or Leeds
Please apply with your CV and your portfolio
The Role
We are on the lookout for a Design Manager to play a leading role in the design team to create gyms that deliver an ‘everybody welcome’ experience through optimizing all elements of our brand; equipment layouts, signage, lighting, decoration and finishes etc. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
Additional Responsibilities Within This Role Include
* Identify external signage opportunities as well as overall permanent exterior branding. Prepare signage proposals and manage necessary consent applications.
* Owning the member experience from arrival at the location through to exit with respect to all aspects of design, including but not limited to, layout planning, signage, wall finishes, and lighting.
* Providing the appropriate technical evaluation of each site and corresponding design requirements.
* Ensuring designs adhere to the appropriate format requirements and brand standards.
* Articulating creative ideas and gain stakeholder approval through the use of CAD software, Adobe suite and other visual aids.
* Work closely alongside the in-house Architects to create drawing packages for all stages of design and construction, including feasibility layouts, tendering packages and construction detail.
* Collaborating with other departments around the business, including but not limited to, Operations, Marketing, Facilities Management and Finance.
* Manage the coordination between relevant sub-contractors to ensure the approved design lands accurately and to a high standard.
* Ensuring all health and safety practices are followed, from the correct training to design risk assessments and on-site risk management.
* Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally
The Person
* Is confident using AutoCAD design software and practiced at creating technical drawings for design approvals and construction information.
* A proven, successful Designer with experience of delivering interior and exterior design for multi-site property developments, consistently and at scale.
* Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail, hospitality or retail banking.
* Resilient and experienced in juggling multiple projects at once. A highly capable operator who can successfully resolve difficult situations and make critical decisions under pressure.
* High levels of creativity, imagination and vision.
* Understands the practical implications of designing commercial environments and the required health and safety considerations to produce a safe but enjoyable environment for members.
* Can demonstrate a track record of continual professional and personal development.
* Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.
* An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level.
* Process orientated, with the ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking.
* Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members. Being empathetic to varying levels of gym confidence and ensuring all design output is inclusive and appropriate for every diverse member of society.
* Able to travel across the North of the UK.
Our Values
* Make a difference. Excite and inspire others. ‘Own it’ and be the best we can be.
* Stand Shoulder to Shoulder. Collaborate and share with each other. Include everyone and embrace uniqueness.
* Focus on the detail. Care about the little things. Have determination and resilience to get the job done.
* Play to Win. Improve and innovate – never get complacent. Challenge ourselves and each other. Celebrate our success.
About PureGym
Founded in 2009, the PureGym Group is one of the largest gym operators in Europe and provides high-quality, low-cost fitness facilities. The Group has more than 2million members across 500+ gyms and holds market leading positions across the UK, Denmark and Switzerland. By providing quality gyms at affordable prices, and where everybody is welcome, we help more people in more places live healthier lives.
PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
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