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Job description

This job contributes to Company success by directing a team of in- house and outsourced architectural designers responsible for producing construction documents for retail store development within a region, or nationally for renovations or licensed stores. Ensures that construction documents are consistent with company design objectives and architectural and quality standards while communicating and executing the Company's brand image. Models and acts in accordance with Company guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership

- Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:

- Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.

- Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote Company key messages and achieve a competitive advantage

Planning and Execution

- Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:

- Consults with cross-functional teams on cost-saving opportunities and implements appropriate changes.

- Develops annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates.

- Meets with regional business units to verify that business needs are being met by the department.

- Monitors and reports on variances in store development costs and store count forecasts relative to strategic plans for the business unit.

- Oversees the retail store design process to ensure that designs meet company and landlord design criteria, and that construction documents comply with architectural and quality standards, building codes and health and safety regulations.

- Plans and manages business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.

- Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization

- Tracks architectural design changes and modifications for impact on the store development budget

Business Requirements

- Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

- Directs department team of architectural project managers and job captains in collaborating with a cross-functional development team and external service providers on the design process for retail store development.

- Directs development of project plans and schedules and ensures accurate and timely production of construction documents to support store development plans of the business unit.

- May develop and support training programs in design and use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software

- Negotiates contracts with vendors, ensures contract compliance and manages ongoing relationship.

Partner Development & Team Building

- Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

- Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.

- Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.

- Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.

- Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.

- Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

Desired Skills and Experience

Summary of Experience

- Leading a team of architects and interior designers 10 years

- Hiring and managing outside consultants 8 years

- Leading teams and developing partners 8 years

- Project management 8 years

- Retail or hospitality design 5 years

- Presentations to large groups

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

- Current knowledge of industry trends in retail store and restaurant design

- Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities

- Ability to apply costing means and methods

Core Competencies

Puts the Customer First: Has a relentless focus on the customer. Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience.

Works Well with Others: Listens and communicates well with others within and outside of Company. Creates a team environment that is positive and productive.

Leads Courageously:Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions.

Develops Continuously:Continuously seek opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust, honesty and commitment to hire, coach and develop partners to achieve their potential.

Achieves Results:Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrates knowledge of core products and processes to get results. Anticipates obstacles and takes action to prevent or minimize their impact.

yumiko-tang@cornerstone-group.com

Cornerstone International Group has the strategy, global reach, and experience to locate, vet and present to you talented candidates that would be a perfect fit for your firm. We are the World’s leading consulting network with some 70 offices in key markets on five continents.  We have been in business for over 25 years, and provide high quality services to clients ranging from the world’s largest multi-national corporations to small local companies.

The China offices of Cornerstone International Group were established in 1995 and with now 7 offices across the Greater China region. Industry recognitions received by Cornerstone in China included " China Recruitment Firm of the Year" award; the “Trustworthy HR Service Unit” award and finalists of “Best Training Firm of the Year awards.” More about us at www.cornerstone-group.com & www.chinateam.com

Winner of the ‘China Recruitment Firm of the Year’ Award

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欧信英才Cornerstone International Group有 70个办事处遍及全球各地。自1995年起进入中国，建立并发展至今分布于大中华区域内的7个分支机构。欧信英才在中国猎头行业中具有相当的知名度，并曾获得 “中国年度最佳猎头服务机构”奖； “最值得信任服务”奖；以及“年度最佳培训机构”奖提名等殊荣，欧信英才在猎头服务行业中出类 拔萃，具有很高的知名度。