Viveka Thakker Email & Phone Number

Stockholm, Se

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

- Leading a cross functional store concept team, aligning resources with project plans, encouraging ownership and supporting new ideas- Identifying and initiating concept improvements and new developments for Weekday and Monki stores with a customer centric, cost conscious and circular mindset- Providing organization and structure to establish a clear and efficient store project and development plan and process- Collaborating with Growth, Visual, Retail operations, Merchandising and Creative direction teams to deliver a relevant and optimized store portfolio - Preparing signing packs for new store openings and rebuilds with local Construction & Lease teams, balancing expectations on investment and physical brand expression- Collaborating with external suppliers and partners to develop and manufacture store interiors in line with brand direction, sustainability goals and budget

Stockholm

- Defining future store vision together with team, resulting in a successful concept launch with a strong brand ID and significantly reduced investment and environmental impact - Developing future store concept to suit store locations globally, adapting the customer experience to fit the project specifics, ex colour scheme, architectural features, budget and reuse- Creatively guiding Store designers from scribble and scope to opening, ensuring the spatial expression is on brand- Leading weekly store concept meetings with cross functional team to share ideas, plan for next steps and take decisions together for ongoing projects- Planning and briefing collaborations with internal creatives, local artists and photographers to provide brand building installations in store and shoots of new openings- Ideating and detailing special features to elevate the store experience- Preparing and leading workshops to define and evaluate new concepts in store together with internal stakeholders - Collecting and presenting store concept data, ex comparing circularity calculation between old and new concept in a rebuild- Setting up and maintaining internal online platform to share construction information, opening content and concept history- Investigating and testing new software to support and evolve the design process- Member of Monki I&D Council, meeting monthly to discuss different topics

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

- Designing the inclusive and mesmerizing spatial experience that is a Monki store including interior products and finishes, lighting installations, architectural features and facade concepts - Leading, planning and coordinating new interior development projects, from defining the brief and hypothesis to launch- Generating drawings, mock-ups, visuals and presentations to share and collect feedback on new concepts- Approving construction and manufacture drawings from contractors and suppliers - Increased organizational responsibility covering for Head of store development on parental leave- Supporting co-workers to develop and detail their projects and ideas - Uncovering new parts of the Monkiworld together with the team to inspire the spatial story- Researching and instigating use of circular materials and design principles- Representing Monki store concept in sustainability forums and workshops- Gathering inspiration for a future retail experience through webinars, exhibitions, social media, travels and contacts - Exploring and establishing relationships with potential collaborators, both internal and external- Collaborating with suppliers and contractors to secure detailing and expression of interior products and features- Travelling to store locations to support with installation of and evaluate interior together with local teams

London, United Kingdom

- Developing complete drawing packages of various scale across the global market for landlord/council approvals and construction, creating luxury sensory shopping experiences through high streets, shopping centres, concessions and airports. - Implented Vectorworks to enable creation of 3d models, renders and drawings in one program, setting up a library of interior products to ensure an efficient drawing process.- Detailing site specific features in close collaboration with contractors and manufacturers.- Coordinating store fit outs in close collaboration with in-house and external teams, managing multiple active projects - Representing Molton Brown on site, ensuring brand integrity is upheld through extensive attention to detail and perfectly executed finishes. - Providing guidance and support for distributors globally, developing design proposals responding to local requirements and reviewing technical drawings.- Researching competitor brands and identifying materials and processes to enhance existing practice.

London, United Kingdom

- Member of GES’s award winning Olympic Team; generating and co-managing soft fit out plans for 27 Olympic venues in close cooperation with LOCOG Project Managers and Architects.- Developing and managing floor plans for events and exhibitions across Europe and the Middle East.

London, United Kingdom

- Responsible for window and shop floor displays.- Creating inspirational and brand defining displays using product placement and styling.- Customer care, sales and stock room organisation.

Stockholm, Sweden

- Designing engaging and inviting spaces for a wide range of events and exhibitions, creating experiential branding through specific activities and interactions. - Sourcing decorative materials and props to enhance the space- Generating drawings and visuals to communicate concept and scheme to all relevant departments- Managing and delivering spatial designs from brief through concept development to finished build within set budgets and time frames, collaborating closely with project managers, technical event managers and different contractors- Developing and managing floor plans for exhibitions, congresses and events; the key tool for event project management, sales and production.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Interior Design At The Sir John Cass Foundation Of Art, Media & Design

This MA was a longed for opportunity to explore and challenge my creativity. Initially interested in adaptable space, I developed.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Mechanical Engineering (Innovation And Industrial Design)

This BSc introduced me to project work, applied problem solving and analytical thinking. Myself and a fellow student collaborated on our.