Visual Projects Design Manager (Mat Cover)

Design Manager

Job Purpose:

A key role within the Visual Projects team that plays a vital part of the creative driving force within the physical space at Selfridges. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and the wider creative teams in the business the Design Manager will plan, produce and install exceptional project delivery across all stores, which assists in promoting our brand positioning and vision and purpose to provide our customers with extraordinary experiences. The role has a key focus on Corner Shop and Real Estate Pop Ups in all stores, with Visual Projects Coordinator reporting directly.

Job Scope:

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager who will consistently drive and maintain world-class standards. With a hand’s on approach and flexible management style we are looking for a person that has the following skills:

The ability to manage assorted projects simultaneously and independently.
Managing relationships with internal teams, brands, contractors & suppliers
Effective & efficient communication with line manager on current focus, priorities and current workload.
Role models company values and principles

Key Responsibilities People

Leads by example – promotes and sets standards which meet our values and guiding principles.
Seek to continually raise the benchmark and improve standards through ongoing development, coaching and performance management of themselves
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, e.g. absences, time and attendance and holidays, etc.

Service

Have a good understanding of new production techniques and materials to ensure we are always pushing the boundaries and communicating this to the wider creative community
Supports the store space innovation team on all expenditure, including, expenses, invoices, purchase orders. Maintaining all trackers for schemes and projects.
Working on the practical realisation of projects.
Liaising with suppliers to resolve all elements of build & achieving a high level of finish on all projects and ensuring smooth delivery of installations.

Consider both the internal and external customer in all activities.

Environment

Looks for and introduces ways to improve efficiency
Adheres to H & S standards, policies and procedures

Profit

Contributing to the upkeep of trackers for Visual Projects team.
Ensuring the Purchase Order & tracker system is adhered to for all orders
Manage invoice sign off & any discrepancies in ordering process

Key Skills:

Great planning, time management, prioritising and organisational skills
Ability to work as an individual and part of a team
Creative understanding & ability to translate this into practical solutions
Good communication skills and the ability to connect with different levels of the business
Managing timelines & budgets to deliver projects on time & budget