Julia Wyatt Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Seattle, Wa, Us

I am currently responsible for the innovation, application and management of brand design standards across EMEA Retail Physical Stores and other projects. I collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to manage the execution of multiple end to end projects at any given time. I ensure that the customer and associate experience is to the highest quality whilst still balancing the need to drive frugality.I have managed the creation of design standards and guidelines including a suite of model stores for new store projects and retrofits. I manage external architects, and sub-contractors to deliver efficient, consistent and on budget stores which are focused on customer experience. I plan workloads and communication to ensure we can meet sometimes tight deadlines, with the agility to react to customer feedback quickly. I invent and interpret concept ideas into applicable standards which can be rolled out to the estate. Many of the projects I work on, by their nature, are ambiguous and require a lot of critical thinking and problem solving with sometimes limited information. I solve tactical store design problems as they occur during the construction process or when in use.Another fulfilling part of my time at Amazon is mentoring fellow colleagues and signing up to volunteer opportunities at local charities.

Seattle, Wa, Us

I managed, designed and delivered store layouts and customer experience. Applying challenges of the JWO (Just Walk Out) Technology to the store environment creating a seamless and convenient experience for the customer. Using Revit, an efficient CAD programme which is instrumental to efficient BIM process. Providing that frictionless buying experience for the customer was complex. It involved testing of ideas, analysing data and thinking outside the box. I also needed to be aware of when an idea was not producing the results which was expected and react to this quickly and frugally.

Seattle, Wa, Us

When I joined Amazon Fresh the first store with JWO (Just Walk Out Technology) was yet to be launched. It was a start up environment where every process and procedure needed to be designed and developed. Therefore my roles and responsibilities covered feasibility studies, interior space planning, coordination of schematic design and detail design packs, as well as, defining processes and ensuring clear engagement of stakeholders. In sometimes ambiguous territory, I applied the challenges of the JWO (Just Walk Out) Technology to the store environment creating a seamless and convenient experience for the customer. Our models were created in Revit, an efficient CAD programme to give optimum accuracy but was also instrumental to efficient BIM process.

London, Gb

During my tenure at Cath Kidston, I developed and implemented the Global Store Design Standards, I lead the international retail design team in developing 2D and 3D models, construction drawing packs and brand guidelines for new retail spaces, concessions, and PR events across the UK and APAC. I ensured consistent design standards by implementing clear architectural cross-continent guidelines, using model stores as a vehicle to demonstrate good practice.A key part in the success of my role was establishing and managing franchise partner relationships through efficient communication. I created a streamlined approval process with APAC franchise partners and their local designers. I always worked closely with local architects and design agencies to ensure high-quality execution. For our UK company-owned locations, I produced and managed technical architectural packages, scopes of work, building regulation drawings and schedules, guiding projects from property approval to store openings. I also contributed to the re-tender of our framework agreement and conducted site reviews, collaborating with external project managers, contractors, and supply chain partners.Under the direction of the Head of Store Design, I designed new store fixtures and collaborated with overseas supply chains, to ensure concepts were executed within budget.

Victoria, England, Gb

I designed, detailed and project managed new stores and refurbishments of exiting stores, including concessions. I designed and set up of PR events including, a yurt at The Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire and Sweaty Betty Live 2016. I managed the entire store design process, including surveys, moodboards, layout design, detailed drawings, budget management, selecting and sourcing furniture, building regulation approval, planning approvalI worked closely with stakeholders across the business especially - the Creative Director and CEO on design, the Retail Director on store layout, the Operations Team on project management, the VM Manager on dressing the store, the Head of Product on merchandising priorities, the Contractor on the build.

I worked along side the editor to design and coordinate the making of the magazine. The publication was online and in print. In 2014, for 6 months, we opened a pop up space to showcase the ethos of the magazine, it was a bar, shop and event space. We grew the magazine on social channels, at local artisan markets and distributed in retail stores internationally.

At Green Tea Architects I was responsible for many aspects of the practice both in an architectural and business sense. I worked closely with my clients and users to make sure that proposed designs not only match their needs but excel their expectations. At the same time I ensured they are functional, safe and economical but also have a unique design flair. I am experienced in managing a project from conception to completion. I worked with a number of construction professionals including surveyors and engineers, producing drawings and specifications for the construction team.I have worked on a variety of different projects in different sectors. They have ranged in size from small-scale residential projects to large scale education and commercial projects.I worked closely with contractors on site, ensuring that works are carried out to specific standards and that, above all, the building is sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing. I also have an awareness of commercial and financial considerations.My responsibilities have included:- exploring the objectives, requirements and budget of a project;- consulting with other professionals about design, building a reliable team around me- preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;- keeping within financial budgets and deadlines;- producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications (NBS);- preparing tender applications and presentations;- negotiating with contractors and other professionals;- preparing applications for planning and building control departments;- drawing up tender documents for contracts;- controlling a project from start to finish;- regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;- resolving problems and issues that arise during construction;

During my time at JCA Architects I worked on the fit-out of three Debenhams department stores and was involved in planning for a student housing project in Middlesbrough. I liaised with the in-house design team in India to produce detailed drawings and Debenham's design team, to ensure the standards were correctly executed. I worked with the Debenham designers to implement the parameters and standards they had for all of their stores. I learnt the importance of ensuring standardisation and brand consistency.I was instrumental with JCA Architects submission for competitions including 'The RIBA Public spaces' in Stoke-on-Trent and temporary sheltering in disaster areas. I was also involved with several urban planning feasibility studies and produced many presentations.

Part 3, Architecture

Post Graduate Diploma, Architecture

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Architecture