About the Role
This role focuses on a global consumer technology retail client, managing and leading the coordination of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead the coordination of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments
- Conceive design solutions adhering to regional specific principles and strategies while meeting client brand standards in a fast-paced environment
- Present to the client for design approvals and new initiative rollouts
- Facilitate strong client relationships through weekly calls and on-site presence at the client office in the London as needed
- Process design correspondence and workflow through a worldwide project tracking database
- Communicate with country teams to ensure consistent worldwide design execution
- Develop and train junior designers and job captains through onboarding, continuous feedback, monthly touch bases, and performance reviews
- Forecast and manage revenue and staffing projections
- Assist with hiring through conducting candidate interviews
Requirements
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field; or a track record of equivalent professional experience in spatial design
- Experience executing a high volume of store plans for retail spaces
- Expert ability to collaborate with the client’s store planning, creative, and merchandising teams as well as other vendors to deliver high-quality service and drawings
- Resourceful and self-starting with initiative to drive and make improvements to the brand, processes, team and studio
- Highly adaptable with a knack for rapid reprioritization; expert at assessing how shifts in scope affect schedules and staffing to maintain project momentum
- Experience in people leadership, with a focus on mentoring direct reports, managing performance, collaborating with other project managers, and fostering a collaborative team environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced technical skills in Project Management software and design tools
- Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy in documentation, scheduling, and budget oversight
Skills
- Project Management software
- design tools
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- People leadership
- Mentoring direct reports
- Managing performance
- Collaborating with other project managers
- Fostering a collaborative team environment
Education Level
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
- Equivalent professional experience in spatial design
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time
- Enhanced Sick Time
- Workplace pension
- £400 annual professional development allowance
- LinkedIn Learning
- Hone classes
- Hybrid work stipend
- Office snacks
- Monthly lunches
About the Company
- MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team.
- With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.
- Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education.
- Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more.
- We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.
- A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.
- If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require them.
- For adjustments, please email resumes@mbharch.com.
