Manager Design And Production

Summary
The Design and Production Manager coordinates design engineering and physical production for Store Environment, translating design intent into fabrication-ready specifications. This role manages design engineers and coordinates day-to-day work across designers and four regional shops to keep projects aligned with production schedules.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage design engineers, including performance management and career development.

Coordinate day-to-day assignments and priorities for environmental designers in partnership with the Senior Director.

Own production feasibility, engineering specifications, and fabrication readiness across projects.

Oversee production delivery across four regional shops and allocate engineering resources as priorities shift.

Keep design work aligned with production timelines and elevate creative-direction conflicts when needed.

Resolve engineering constraints and material or fabrication decisions, and maintain workflows and project-tracking processes.

Partner with production and design leaders to coordinate project timelines and shared resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, project management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

At least 5 years of experience in production management, design engineering, or project management, ideally in retail environments or physical production.

Experience managing people and coordinating cross-functional design and production work.

Strong project-management, prioritization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to guide work in a matrixed structure and coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders.

Working knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, and engineering feasibility for retail environments.

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