Manager, Asset Planning & Development (Retail Design Management)

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate retail mall planning requirements and layout design for new projects and asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs)
• Formulate retail development brief for new projects and AEIs that meets the leasing and operational requirements of the organization
• Participate in space planning and detailed design process for new retail and mixed-use projects as well as AEIs of existing malls
• Assist to formulate mall-specific shopfront and signage design guidelines for new projects and existing malls alike
• Manage tenancy fit-out design guidelines (to be applied across all FEO malls) as and when necessary, to be keep abreast with current market best practices
• Review and evaluate tenancy fit-out design submissions to ensure consistency with base design guidelines, as well as mall-specific guidelines
• Ensure well-designed tenancy fit-outs across the mall through coordination with Commercial Operations, as well as consultants and contractors where necessary
• Undertake potential AEIs (mall-level), as well as feasibility studies (tenancy level) based on prospect requirements to improve mall occupancy and retail mix
• Evaluate and report project performance and progress on a monthly basis to the management

Requirements

• Master of Architecture or related degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture
• At least 7 years of experience in retail mall planning and design, asset enhancement initiatives, tenancy fit out design or retail design management
• Team player who is adept in working collaboratively and independently where necessary to drive desired outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and communications skill
• Resourceful, constantly challenges status quo and open to experimenting new ideas through research and trials
• Has a keen eye for details and a passion for creative thinking to resolve challenging issues in thoughtful and innovative ways