Architect, Facades & Special Projects

Tiffany & Co.•New York, NY

14d•$84,745 - $114,655

About The Position

The Architectural Designer - Façade Design & Special Projects executes multiple bespoke and institutional façade projects, as well as special architecture projects. The role spans conceptual design through design development, project reviews, project communications, quality and design control, scheduling, and project reporting. The individual is expected to bring creativity, technical capability, attention to detail, and a project-management mindset while developing design concepts within Tiffany & Co. standards. The position develops elevated design concepts and strategies for retail environments, façades, and store interiors, maintaining the brand's essence, global image consistency, and recognizability. It involves researching trends, competitors, and innovative materials; preparing mood boards, target analyses, material research, and sample boards; and collaborating with architecture firms, consultants, vendors, general contractors, and local architects from concept through construction development. The role also follows up with consultants and responds to Requests for Information, supports project management, coordinates completion meetings and agendas, tracks punch lists and follow-up actions, prepares reports, and contributes to a positive, collaborative, innovative culture. The hiring range is $84,745–$114,655, with the rate offered depending on relevant skills and experience. Tiffany & Co. describes its workplace as inclusive and provides eligible employees comprehensive benefits, including adoption and surrogacy assistance, parental leave, well-being programs, competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in luxury, fashion, or jewelry retail; branding and design industries; or architectural firms.
Professional degree in Architecture preferred.
Ability to understand shop drawings, structural drawings, and project schedules to understand architectural intent.
Availability to travel for mock-ups, testing, and job-site inspections.
Teamwork orientation and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
Passion for building brands and challenging the status quo, with cultural awareness to inform key concepts and emerging trends.
Outstanding creative skills and a forward-thinking, innovative approach.
Experience in creative strategy and project development, including operational plans and compelling presentations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Modeling experience with 3D programs such as Rhino, Cinema4D, or 3D Studio Max, and rendering software such as V-Ray.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
High proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience and expertise in videomaking for creative concepts and creative strategy; Premiere Pro, Cinema4D, 3D Studio Max, and After Effects are listed as optional.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience working in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine elevated design concepts based on creative direction from senior management.
Build strategic, elevated designs for retail environments that uphold the brand essence, maintain worldwide image consistency, and foster brand recognizability.
Develop creative strategies and design directions or briefs for façades and new store-interior concepts that build on Tiffany's core values and strengthen its culture and brand image.
Research trends, competitors, and innovative materials for projects using mood boards, target analysis, and competition research.
Participate in design discussions with architecture firms, consultants, and vendors from concept through construction development.
Research materials and prepare sample boards.
Participate in discussions with external consultants, including architecture firms, general contractors, vendors, and local architects.
Follow up with consultants and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Handle project-management activities.
Organize work-completion meetings, prepare reports, identify punch-list items, and follow up on actions.
Set up meeting agendas and assist with ad hoc projects.
Review and correct submittals proactively to maintain the project schedule.
Attend mock-ups, testing, and job-site inspections as needed, and prepare project reports for involved parties.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative culture and promote innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.