jimee_sharma: Design manager at Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks Coffee Company is looking for a design manager to work in Hong Kong:

Design manager
Hong Kong, China

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks experience to life for every customer through every cup.

To enable us to continue our success in the China and Asia Pacific region, we are now looking for high calibre talent who is adaptable, self-motivated and passionate to join the team.

Design manager (ref: DM/Nov2012)

Job summary and mission:

Based in Hong Kong, this role contributes to Starbucks success by creating outstanding store designs for the Asia Pacific markets which uphold the Starbucks customer experience, meet brand design expectations, cost, schedule and operational requirements. The design manager would work in collaboration with cross functional teams in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of key responsibilities:

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

Store design ? design of stores in response to site context, local requirements and market criteria in alignment with global?design strategy.

creates store design concept through schematic planning, interior and architectural design, detailing, materials?specifications and scheduling
designs store environments that achieve brand quality standards, meets individual store budgets and market?requirements in alignment with construction and real estate teams
manages the production of construction documents by designers and consultants

Planning and execution ? developing strategic and operational plans for the design team, managing execution and measuring results:

ensures all new stores and renovations meet the established design quality expectations including brand relevance, new concepts, aesthetics, innovations and local relevance while protecting the brand
executes store designs in collaboration with cross functional teams to optimise materials and furniture inventory?levels, elevate brand awareness, achieve fiscal goals and uphold corporate and global responsibilities
works with market business units to ensure that design team processes, practices and programs are aligned with?company business goals and objectives. Sets schedules in partnership with construction and real estate

Team leadership ? setting goals for the design team, developing team capabilities, and contributing to team?cohesiveness:

provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes
identifies exceptions, proposes?design solutions and resolves issues
identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to direct reports and external consultants, promotes a?successful attitude, confidence in leadership and teamwork to achieve business results

Partner development and team building ? providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities?and building effective teams:

challenges and inspires partners and consultants to achieve business results
ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements
provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and?customer results

Business requirements ? providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

gains alignment with regional market teams on market specific design directions and incorporates strategies into individual store designs
manages the architectural design process by assessing the scope of the project through review of surveys and deal documents

Summary of experience

a minimum of seven years? experience in interior and architectural design in retail, hospitality or restaurant design and/or experience with international development organisations
solid experience leading the design team and provide guidance and direction
experience in creation, management and delivery of design and construction documents
experience to manage and coordinate with external consultants, including architectural, interior and others
ability to create innovative store environments by interpreting design objectives
demonstrated understanding of industry trends, building and health codes?
demonstrated application of color, materials and design principles and good 3D visualisation skills
knowledge of current sustainability trends and practices preferred
ability to execute multiple designs under tight deadlines
excellent command, clearly and concisely in English and proficient in Chinese, both orally and in writing
demonstrated ability to communicate design vision in visual, written, and verbal formats
knowledge of architectural details and specifications for construction document production
candidate with more experience will be considered as senior manager position

Please send detailed resume stating your present and expected salary to application_ap@starbucks.com and quote reference number (ref: DM/Nov2012). All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used exclusively for recruitment purposes.

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