Global Design Manager (Asia based) at Blue Bottle Coffee

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food & Beverage, Hospitality, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in architecture
10 or more years of architectural design and project management experience
5 or more years of cafe, restaurant and/or retail design experience
3 or more years of architectural roll out experience
Global project management or direct global project experience
Experience in designing for a wide range of real estate typologies including warm and cold vanilla shell spaces, indoor and outdoor malls, transit centers, temporary use spaces, historic buildings, ground up construction and more across the US
Experience in designing small formats and temporary structures i.e. food trucks
Highly organized
A natural leader
Always thinking about who needs to know what and when
Passionately empathetic about the customers and teams you’re serving with design
Observant of human behavior cause and effect
Thoughtful about improving customer experience and operational efficiencies
As delighted to work on a Gantt chart as you are sketching a design solution
Excited to be challenged by high design expectations on a tight budget and timeline
Able to develop quantitative justification for qualitative design features
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, frequently changing work environment

Responsibilities

Partner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to create and realize best in class cafe designs and experiences with a focus in Asia markets
Partner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to develop and implement strategic design concepts and initiatives for new and existing cafe formats
Support Head of Asia with cafe growth through a Globally led process
Lead and support the Cafe Development Teams in Asia Market on all design related matters
Manage and lead communication and planning for Cafe Design and Development with BBC Partnership models
Manage the design roll out and support internal and external partners for syndicated cafe formats with focus in Asia markets
Enforce the Cafe Design Process in close collaboration with key cross functional partners through all Development phases including but not limited to project briefing, real estate exploration, preliminary feasibility studies, pre-design due diligence, formal design, and construction
Intake Design related projects from cross functional global teams and collaborate closely with PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) to manage schedules and priority
Communicate with Global Cafe Design teams and cross-functional partners to track all design-related project schedules and budgets
Collaborate closely with the Prototypes and Standards Design Manager to ensure all functional design meets current design, technical, and operational requirements
Produce design studies (in house) through CAD, 3D modeling software, and other graphics software as needed
Prepare and present design presentations to members of the leadership team
Manage global vendor contracts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cafe DesignDesign ManagementStrategic DesignProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationReal Estate ExplorationFeasibility StudiesPre-design Due DiligenceInterior Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or based in a specific location?

The role is Asia based.

What skills and qualities are required for this position?

Candidates need to be highly organized, a natural leader, always thinking about communication needs, passionately empathetic about customers and teams, observant of human behavior, and thoughtful about improving customer experiences. Proficiency in CAD, 3D modeling software, and other graphics software is also required.

What is the company culture like at Blue Bottle Coffee?

Blue Bottle Coffee has a passionate and growing team of hundreds around the world, including coffee experts, artists, writers, sensory scientists, bakers, designers, and dreamers who are hardworking and talented, united by connecting the world to delicious coffee.

What makes a strong candidate for this Global Design Manager role?

A strong candidate is a passionate people leader and design manager with zeal for creating progressive design within tight budgets and schedules, experience partnering on strategic design initiatives, and skills in leading teams, managing vendors, and producing design studies.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$132MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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