Design Director – Architecture and Store Design UK/Europe

Overview

     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.  

Job Requirements:

• Lead the development and management of 10-15 projects per year in the UK and Europe.
• Provide recourses 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 & Requirements

• 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