Store Design Senior Specialist (2023704)

Store Design Senior Specialist – Drive Innovation and Excellence in Retail and Healthcare Environments

Are you a visionary with a passion for transforming physical spaces into immersive, brand-aligned experiences? We are seeking a dynamic Store Design Senior Specialist to lead the strategic planning, execution, and innovation of store branding, digital integration, and design projects across our expanding network of retail locations and Nahdi Care Clinics. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping the future of our guest experience by delivering high-impact, on-brand solutions that drive engagement, efficiency, and commercial success.

As a Senior Specialist, you will oversee end-to-end projects—from concept development to store or clinic openings—ensuring seamless alignment with brand standards, budget constraints, and timelines. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating the visual identity of our spaces, optimizing layouts, and integrating cutting-edge digital solutions to create environments that resonate with our guests and reflect our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of strategic and operational responsibilities, including:

• Project Leadership and Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish clear objectives, deliverables, and milestones, aligning store branding initiatives with broader commercial and spatial strategies.
• Brand and Visual Identity Implementation: Lead the creation and execution of visual branding plans that adhere to Nahdi’s brand guidelines, enhancing guest experience through cohesive signage, navigation, and communication materials. Ensure consistency across new openings, renovations, and clinic expansions.
• Digital and Design Innovation: Oversee the integration of digital solutions and design innovations, verifying compliance with specifications and ensuring seamless functionality in both retail and clinical environments.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a bridge between cross-functional teams—including design, engineering, procurement, marketing, operations, and external vendors—to facilitate alignment on project goals and timelines. Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Budget and Resource Optimization: Manage project budgets meticulously, coordinating with suppliers to secure resources while optimizing cost efficiency. Leverage data-driven insights to allocate resources strategically, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Enforce adherence to design and quality standards through rigorous site inspections, supplier oversight, and pre-opening readiness assessments. Ensure all installations—from non-medical furniture to digital integrations—meet the highest benchmarks for safety and functionality.
• Communication and Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison for project stakeholders, delivering regular updates and status reports. Host collaborative meetings to address challenges and implement contingency plans, minimizing risks and ensuring project resilience.
• Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct thorough project handovers, evaluating outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Close financial and documentation processes to ensure all deliverables meet company standards.

Why This Role Matters

In a dynamic industry where first impressions drive success, your role is critical in shaping the environments where our guests interact with our brand. Whether it’s a bustling retail store or a welcoming Nahdi Care Clinic, your design expertise will directly impact guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and commercial performance. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the physical spaces that define our brand’s identity.

Work Environment and Schedule

This role operates in a hybrid environment with a focus on fieldwork, requiring approximately 80% outdoor engagement to oversee installations, inspections, and project execution. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 1-hour break, and a schedule of 5 working days per week and 2 days off.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Marketing, Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in design, branding, or retail strategy.
• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in store signage, communication implementation, or retail visual merchandising, with a preference for candidates with background in the pharmaceutical or retail sectors. 2–3 years of specialized experience in store branding or visual implementation is highly valued.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of AutoCAD (viewer-level experience preferred). A PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is a significant advantage.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Arabic to facilitate seamless communication across diverse teams and stakeholders.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a creative mindset and a track record of delivering exceptional results, we invite you to join our team and help redefine the future of retail and healthcare environments.