Store Design Manager (Retail)

Overview

The Manager of Store Design is essential for organizing and implementing the design of our retail stores for all concepts, including, new stores, relocations, fixture design, franchises, shop-in-shops, remodels, and special projects.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Solve the problem efficiently: Quick with quality 
• Make it personal: Take ownership 
• Inspire customer loyalty: Give them a reason to come back 
• Listen Carefully: Be attentive 
• Emphasize our effort: Because we care 

We’re excited about you because you will…

• Implements innovative store designs and fixture designs to support changing brand and merchant needs.
• Acts as an owner, managing new and remodel store projects across all brands from creating initial feasibility studies, leading the design development process, and supporting the project through construction until completion.
• Reviews project information received from real estate at initial transmittal for design layout, constructability, correct scope, and cost. Prepares real estate committee package for each project for executive approval.
• Manages a network of external architects and consultants to meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations for each project.
• Holds a deep knowledge of brand design standards and maintains quality across all consultants, franchise partners, vendors, and respective business partners.
• Collaborates closely with construction and procurement team partners to ensure projects complete on time and on budget.
• Serves as an architectural and design subject matter expert for business partners, including visual merchandising, IT, loss prevention, and store operations.
• Has a clear vision of design intent and ability to articulate this to non-technical business partners, providing customer service to help the designs meet the needs of each business partner.
• Prepares and presents design packages at the executive level.
• Partners with the finance team to analyze metrics for project performance for past projects and create business-driven store design goals for upcoming projects.
• Administers architectural drawings and files, physical samples, submittals, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Architecture or Interior Design preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial architecture experience (retail preferred)
• Experience and highly skilled in reading architectural drawings and plans, as well as detailed material shop drawings
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
• Ability to travel to approximately 2-4 job sites per month
• Deep knowledge of design including knowledge of different styles and materials

Competencies:

• A passion for solving problems through design and a passion for retail
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of management
• Time management and project management skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and a passion for processes

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60 – $62/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.