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Senior Manager Design Standards

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

AniCura Group

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
AniCura Group doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 7+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A senior leadership role with a global impact on the design and experience of hundreds of veterinary clinics.
The opportunity to work flexibly from several major European cities.
A key role in a strategic, forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and quality.
Comprehensive wellbeing programs and clear development paths within a global organization.

Requirements

What we're looking for

7-10+ years in design, with 3-5 years in a strategic leadership capacity, ideally in healthcare or veterinary industries.
Experience aligning design with veterinary regulations and leading large-scale initiatives like clinic renovations or digital platform rollouts.
Mastery of design system tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) and a deep understanding of inclusive design for clinical workflows.
Strong analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work under pressure.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

The role

Job title: Senior Manager Design Standards

What you'll do

Define and evolve the visual and functional design guidelines that ensure quality and consistency across all Mars Veterinary Health Europe projects.
Drive cost savings and innovation in design, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency across our network of over 860 clinics.
Oversee the entire design process for all projects, from inception to post-project review, ensuring a premium pet, client, and associate experience.
Collaborate with senior executives, marketing teams, and external agencies to elevate the design performance and public profile of our real estate offering.
Champion sustainability in design, ensuring it is a core principle at the forefront of every project.

How you'll work

Location: Amsterdam or Madrid or Birmingham / Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

About AniCura Group

AniCura Group is a European provider of veterinary care, operating a large network of animal hospitals and clinics across multiple countries. The company offers a wide range of services including primary care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency care for companion animals. AniCura is part of Mars Petcare, the global pet care division of Mars, Incorporated, which strengthens its scale and resources.

Industry: Veterinary care services
Founded: 2011
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Danderyd, Sweden
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: anicuragroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

AniCura is part of Mars Petcare, a global leader, offering career development opportunities.
The company operates in many European countries, providing potential for cross-border roles.
Working with companion animals, the clinics are often located in urban areas, with a focus on quality care.
International hires may need language skills depending on their location in Spain.
Being in a consolidating industry, the company offers diverse practice settings.

In their own words

About the company & team

This strategic role reports directly to the Director of Construction and is integral to the leadership team's transformational agenda. You will have a global scope, covering the entire MVH network's current and future footprint. You will work closely with Project Delivery Teams, Commercial teams, and Marketing to align Design Guide Standards with our overarching company principles, ensuring a strong, collaborative environment focused on project delivery success.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose-to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS-starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

ptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

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