Seasalt began in 1981 in a small shop in Penzance, creating practical and purposeful clothing. Now a leading lifestyle brand, we have over 80 stores in the UK, Ireland and North America. We’re focussed on building a resilient, data-driven and cost-conscious business, ready to continue our growth. With a clear focus on strategic, scalable growth, we’re investing in the right people, processes and partnerships to take Seasalt to the next level. As part of the Properties Team, the Retail Design Manager (UK & Ireland) is responsible for leading and delivering retail design and projects for all new stores in the UK and Ireland, as well as our existing estate. The Retail Designer will lead on design projects across the existing estate, including store refits, redecoration, signage updates, and changes to fixtures and shopfloor layouts. They will produce technical drawings and documentation for planning, landlord approvals, tender and construction, while managing key stakeholders throughout each project. With strong CAD technical capability and design interpretation and appreciation for the Seasalt brand style, the role will require the creation operationally successful retail designs that adhere to set budgets whilst inspiring and exciting the Seasalt customer. Please include a link to your portfolio or attach examples of your work as part of your application. This is a full-time, permanent role, and in line with our Seasalt Connected approach to ways of working, this role will be based flexibly across our Cornwall head office locations (minimum 40% of working week) and remotely within the UK. You’ll help us by: Leading the UK&I store project programme for new shops and design projects from inception through concept development to handover and AsBuilt publication. Developing new design concepts, features and decorative elements by keeping up to date with design trends, competitors, design shows, research trips and design resources. Producing and coordinating comprehensive project drawing packages, including plans, elevations, details, sections, visuals and specifications to support decisionmaking and construction. Obtaining all required project consents including landlord approvals, planning permissions and other authority signoffs, ensuring all works are fully approved prior to completion. Acting as ‘Principal Designer’ under CDM 2015, consulting with Health & Safety to ensure compliance with Building Control, Fire Safety and CDM requirements. Managing new shop opening setups including snagging, overseeing installations and taking surveys to produce accurate AsBuilt plans. Leading competitive tender processes, preparing required documentation and drawings, and managing contractors, suppliers and consultants to ensure quality, time and budget control. Coordinating stakeholders across multiuser retail sites, ensuring adherence to centre guidelines and securing all necessary approvals. Managing project schedules, critical paths, reinstatement works and budgets, providing regular progress reports and risk updates to the Director of Property. Preparing and presenting design proposals including concept boards, sketches, technical drawings, visuals and specifications for internal and external approval, including presentations to the Executive Board, and leading weekly project meetings. Leading a small team consisting of a Retail Designer and Properties Project Administrator. The skills you’ll be sharing with the team: Relevant degree e.g. Interior Design, Architecture or relevant experience. Proven experience working within retail, design, architecture and construction. Proven experience of the endtoend design process, from concept through planning to site implementation. Project management experience within a similar commercial environment. Fluent with Auto CAD. Proficient in Adobe Suite. Competent in Microsoft Office. Strong understanding of construction, building regulations and mechanical and electrical. Health and Safety in commercial property knowledge. Creative with evidence of interpreting brand values and guidelines. Building and managing positive supplier relationships to sustain effective supply chain. Experience of the planning application process. Understanding of architectural construction documents and drawing packages. Driving savings and managing project budgets and team running costs. Responsibility for planning, lead times, deadlines and schedules. Accomplished freehand drawing skills with a handle on perspective and scale. Goal focused, able to prioritise and multi-task to meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisation, communication and planning skills. Team spirited. High level of accuracy and an eye for detail. Flexibility to travel and work additional hours that may be needed. Why we hope you’ll love working with us: The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. As well as doing everything we can to support your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing: Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience (Band 3) 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service Attractive 50% employee discount Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions Life assurance programme Enhanced family leave policies Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach Learning and Development opportunities Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion & Belonging Network 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles. We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk Closing date for applications is 20th March, however our roles can close earlier so we would recommend applying as soon as you are able. IND-594