Creative and Windows Manager

Middle East Region

Responsibilities

• Leads the Store Windows design and implementation in the region (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and
• Bahrain).
• Manages the Design & Production Executive, who owns the implementation of all windows in the
• region.
• Leads and develops his/her direct report by being an inspiring and expert leader as well as
• providing developing opportunities.
• Monitors the success of Window installations and focuses on continuous improvement, innovative
• ideas, and local collaborations to bring to life the Hermes vision in the Middle East.
• Develops a pool of local artists to collaborate with for windows, events, retail animations, or even
• campaign designs.
• In charge of the windows calendar and action plan, to make sure it aligned with global
• communication plan.
• Responsible to challenge plan, production suggestion, and designs proposed by partners and
• suppliers, insuring the best cost effective and insuring Hermes image standards.
• In charge of Windows yearly budget.
• Creative support for any communication projects for Hermes ME (e.g. Design ideas, collaborations
• and more).
• Collaborates with the wider communications team, ensuring smooth working partnership with the
• Event and Retail Animation Manager.
• Ensures smooth and professional way of working with our key partners and suppliers.

Measures Of Success

• Creative leader and inspiration for the Communication department.
• Achieves outstanding artist vision and innovates Hermes window concepts.
• Successfully ideates and leads implementation of windows across the region, each uniquely
• designed to meet the specific country’s taste and culture.
• Timely delivery of window installations, within budget.
• Creative leader and inspiration for the Design and Production Executive.

Experience

• 5+ years prior experience working in a creative role e.g. Designer, space designer, 3D plan etc.
• Able to design concepts from scratch using creative design software such as AUTOCAD - 3D MAX -
• PHOTOSHOP and more.
• Proven success designing and executing creative Windows for luxury brands.
• Up to date on industry trends, local artists and able to stay ahead of the curve.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide.
• Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management.
• The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources.
• Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.