Design Development Manager

Join Our Growing Team - At the Hästens Design Lab, we build on 173 years of mastery and craftsmanship to shape the next generation of whole-form, immersive retail experiences.

Requirements

• Lead the design vision on assigned projects, from concept through to design development.
• Manage the internal design approval process across all project phases.
• Be accountable for the performance of external design partners, ensuring work aligns with Hästens standards.
• Review and comment on design and construction documents to ensure consistency with brand guidelines while allowing for site-specific conditions.
• Guide design direction, decision-making, detailing, and development of custom materials, furniture, and systems.
• Oversee documentation quality from consultants; ensure detailing, coordination, and constructability.
• Maintain open communication with internal stakeholders, cross-functional partners, landlords, and vendors to deliver on schedule, cost, and scope.
• Coordinate prototypes, mock-ups, and samples, and provide timely feedback.
• Organise, update, and archive project design deliverables.
• Uphold brand standards and material quality across all regions.
• Share lessons learned to inform future improvements and updates to guidelines.
• Travel as needed to project sites, mock-ups, and partner locations (global travel approximately once per quarter or as needed).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits program