Architectural Designer - COS (London, UK)
As an Architectural Designer for COS you will support the design & development our new store concept design, new store formats and customer experiences in line with the overall COS Brand ID. The role ensures the execution of interior solutions for both our new stores and existing portfolio concepts to meet customer and brand expectations.
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What you will be doing:
Developing store interiors from concept to completion and follow up on creative deliveries, when necessary, in a constructive and inspiring way.
Responsible to develop and connect our new store concept design, new store formats and experiences in line with the overall COS Brand ID.
Design and develop creative concepts, the COS interior concept, bespoke brand interiors and brand projects.
Create, compile and visualize design development according to needs and briefs in mood boards, sketches, 3D renderings, models and presentations.
Support other competences and functions to develop and realize design solutions, principles and concept to reach results in line with COS Brand ID and quality expectations.
Feedback and secure implementation of the creative direction to the central team throughout expansion and project phases.
Collaborate and support the wider Growth team in tasks relating to interior development, facilities & maintenance upkeep and future business innovation within design.
Perceive, use and develop the character and potential of a store in a commercial and efficient manner in line with brand ID.
Develop/draw related construction details and design the interior of new stores.
Develop & improve on internal building handbooks, ways of working and guidleines.
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design with an interest designing fashion retail spaces or experience in retail design
Proficient in AutoCad and Office software.
Good skills with Adobe software and 3D modelling
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
Enjoys the challenge of coming up with new creative, site specific solutions.
Please submit a copy of your portfolio to be considered for this position.
Additional Information
We are recruiting for a permanent role and a 12 month FTC based in our London Head office. In your application please let us know which you're applying for.
Benefits
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive
Up to 25 days holiday
Annual health checks
Pension scheme
Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance via retail trust
Private health & dental care
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description
About COS: Since our launch in 2007 we have opened stores and sell online in over 40 countries worldwide. Our collection offers elevated essentials, iconic pieces and innovative design. The creative soul of the brand is visualised through our storytelling, seasonal runway shows and connect with contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.
Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
