What's your role in the team?

As part of our mission to revolutionize the fashion industry, you will be responsible for creating and renovating physical retail stores at Pomelo Fashion. As the leader of our retail design team, you will oversee the ideation, construction, and delivery of our retail stores.

We are seeking an experienced Store Design Associate Manager / Manager to oversee the end-to-end store design process. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative store designs, including store renovations, that enhance the customer experience and contribute to the success of the business. This role requires the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, create designs, manage budgets, negotiate with contractors, and ensure quality delivery.

Store Design & Renovation

• Ensure that design proposals meet project objectives, day-to-day operational needs, and cost expectations, with a strong focus on customer experience
• Prepare CAD drawings and 3D renderings in-house for management and landlord approval, as well as material boards and/or details for submission and fabrication
• Manage and direct external vendors, including interior designers and contractors, to ensure consistency with the overall brand image is maintained at all retail touchpoints
• Work with contractors and in-house project managers to ensure the final delivery design intent is clearly reflected in the store build
• Conduct site checks and ensure timelines are on schedule. Resolve any site issues with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Efficiently guide and direct overseas teams to ensure successful replication and execution of concepts
• Work with International Pomelo partners for design submission and store execution.

Store Improvement

• Maintain design and visual merchandising aspects of the store, including but not limited to layout design, fixture design, and retail presentation that will engage customers and help drive store traffic, seasonal sales performance, and retail productivity
• Ideate, execute, and maintain concepts for in-store displays and store interiors

Who are we looking for?

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial/retail design, preferably in fashion
• Diploma/Degree in Architecture and/or Interior and/or Industrial and/or Exhibition Design
• Passionate about retail store design
• Proven experience in commercial retail design
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, and customer service.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch UP, 3D rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple ongoing projects
• An adept leader, collaborator, and communicator
• Fluent in English
• Candidates must submit portfolio along with CV/Resume