Director, Architecture & Design

Restoration Hardware

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About The Position

RH is seeking a Director, Architecture & Design to lead the North American expansion of our Next Generation Design Galleries. Working across the Development & Design team and with key internal and external partners, this leader will translate the RH design vision into exceptional spaces from site identification through Gallery opening.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including floor plans, programming, elevations, details, and the management of concurrent projects through Gallery opening
• Degree in architecture preferred
• Proven leader of teams of architects and designers, delivering project priorities, and communicating status to senior leadership
• Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, translating design vision and direction into successful execution
• Superior time-management skills and a self-directed mindset suited to a fast-paced, continually evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach grounded in positive intent and focused on what is right
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to advance design studies from concept sketches to schematic design packages
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Responsibilities

• Drive the rollout of Next Generation Design Galleries, guiding projects from site identification and concept design through construction and opening
• Lead consultant onboarding, planning and entitlement processes, and external architects of record in the development of permit sets and construction administration
• Develop design standards and architectural details for all Galleries
• Collaborate with Development & Design partners and cross-functional teams to align plans with merchandising and operational requirements
• Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges and review submittals and shop drawings for alignment with design intent
• Support the design, development, and sourcing of hospitality and retail fixtures
• Partner with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and execute special projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree