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Senior Design Manager
Chanel 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lead all phases of design coordination and project management for new projects and renovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational requirements are met and maintain brand standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of design coordination, construction project management, procurement, and financial reporting for all new projects and existing asset renovations
- Demonstrate a command of the brand’s image, adhere to CHANEL global guidelines and work hand in hand with other business units within the Canadian team
- Management of Design Process, project management and execution for all new F&B, Fashion and WFJ and Corporate builds and renovations throughout all phases
- Be responsible for the local adaption of drawings and concept renderings received from UK regional Store Planning team
- Design and coordinate all back of house stockrooms and operational spaces
- Hire and work with local professionals to prepare full working drawing packages for permit, tender, and construction
- Work closely with internal cross functional teams to understand and their needs and implement their operational requirements into the design
- Prepare the planning, budgeting and forecasting of assigned projects and review with the Head of Store Planning, CFO and President
- Monthly reporting to the Head of Store Planning on all active projects
- Travel within Canada for 30% of the role
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years retail store design experience on client or agency side
- Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or equivalent experience working on similar luxury retail projects for a minimum of 10 years
- Strong comprehension of architectural and engineering drawings
- Confidence and practical understanding of a construction site
- PMP designation or LEED accreditation is an asset
- Use of AutoCAD and Sketchup are mandatory
- Use of Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Excel is an asset
- Experience with COUPA is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $125,000-$135,000 + bonus
- Health & Wellness – Private medical and dental insurance, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Financial Security – A strong company pension plan and bonus program to help you plan for the future
- Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous vacation days, sick leave, CSR (volunteering) days, and even a day off for your birthday
- Parental Support – A robust global parental leave policy to support you during life’s important moments
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to resources, including counseling, legal support, wellness services, and financial guidance
- Professional Growth & Development – We are committed to your success
Key Skills
About Chanel
Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide. As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation. Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaborati
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