Annu Malik

Retail Store Development & Design Professional with 6+ years of experience leading end-to-end retail store planning, design development, and rollout execution across large-format and specialty retail. Proven expertise in store development forecasting, space planning, budget control, KPI tracking, and stakeholder coordination. Strong background in AutoCAD-driven store layouts, adapting global brand concepts to local markets, and ensuring brand, quality, cost, and timeline adherence.

Experienced in managing cross-functional teams including construction, VM, vendors, and international design partners. Passionate about retail culture, operational excellence, and brand-consistent store delivery.

Senior Designer - Ashley Furniture India PVT LTD - Bengaluru, KA

(2024-02)

• Led store development planning and execution for new and refurbished stores, coordinating with construction, VM, merchandising, and external vendors.
• Developed store layout forecasts, detailed furniture layouts, BOQs, order lists, and POs, ensuring alignment with business goals and rollout calendars.
• Partnered with US design stakeholders and project owners to adapt global concepts to Indian market requirements while maintaining brand consistency.
• Managed project tracking dashboards and KPIs (timeline adherence, deliverables, quality), achieving a 30% reduction in missed deadlines.
• Conducted on-site coordination and quality checks, ensuring execution aligned with brand standards and technical specifications.
• Collaborated closely with construction teams to ensure constructability, cost optimization, and smooth site execution.
• Championed process standardization, automation, and value engineering, improving efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Provided team leadership, training, and cross-skilling, including hands-on exposure to visual merchandising and store setup.

Senior Executive - Projects Design - Landmark Group (Max Fashion) - Bengaluru, KA

(2022-10 - 2024-01)

• Supported new store openings (NSO) and refit projects, coordinating with property, MEP, VM, and developer teams.
• Delivered AutoCAD-based store layouts, fixture plans, ceiling and lighting drawings, ensuring adherence to brand and operational standards.
• Prepared BOQs (Civil, Interior, Fixtures) and supported budget planning and cost control initiatives.
• Conducted customer flow and space optimization studies, resulting in improved customer experience and sales uplift.
• Facilitated bi-weekly cross-functional reviews, reducing rework and improving delivery timelines.
• Contributed to forecast vs actual tracking for store execution deliverables.

Associate - Retail Store Design - Infiniti Retail LTD - Bengaluru, KA

(2022-06 - 2022-09)

• Coordinated kick-off meetings with landlords and vendors to communicate brand guidelines and execution standards.
• Delivered feasibility layouts, architectural plans, and service center designs within defined timelines.
• Supported vendor coordination and compliance with brand and affiliate procedures.
• Developed and maintained design libraries to improve standardization and rollout efficiency.

Associate - Retail Planner - Tesco - Bengaluru, KA

(2019-04 - 2022-06)

• Delivered end-to-end retail design packs including feasibility studies, floor plans, mall layouts, and elevation packs using AutoCAD.
• Supported multi-country retail projects, adapting designs to local regulations while maintaining global brand principles.
• Identified cost-saving and value engineering opportunities without compromising design quality.
• Conducted quality reviews and design audits to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Gained exposure to international retail best practices through on-site Central Europe implementation.

Master Diploma - Interior Architecture and Design - DreamZone, School of creative studies (2016 - 2017)

Diploma - Civil Engineering - Gulagannavar Polytechnic College (2013 - 2015)