Interior Design Manager, Retail Concept

Laura Canada • Laval, QC

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About The Position

The Interior Design Manager, Retail Concept will lead the creative and functional direction for all store designs across both brands. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all new builds and renovations align with brand identity, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and meet operational needs. The position requires a blend of creative leadership, strategic oversight, and project management, working closely with the Senior Project Manager and cross-functional teams to bring store concepts to life.

Requirements

• Strong creative vision with a solid understanding of technical and operational requirements
• 7+ years of retail design, interior design or architecture experience, including team management responsibility
• Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) is an asset.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance aesthetic vision with operational functionality
• Knowledge of current retail design trends and consumer behaviour
• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate vision and strategy to internal and external partners

Responsibilities

• Defines and maintains store design standards for both brands.
• Leads the development of all store design projects and ensures alignment with brand aesthetics.
• Presents design ideas to internal stakeholders and secures approvals for layouts, finishes, and fixtures.
• Collaborates with internal teams, including Store Operations, Visual Presentation, Merchandise Design, and Planning & Allocation, to ensure designs meet operational requirements.
• Optimizes layouts for fitting rooms, product adjacencies, cash areas, and back-of-house efficiency.
• Ensures layouts and fixtures accommodate seasonal inventory changes and maximize customer flow.
• Acts as the primary liaison with external design firm and Senior Store Design Drafter.
• Researches retail design trends and competitor environments to keep designs innovative and customer-focused.
• Leads, mentors and develops the design team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Ensures design team prioritizes work and meets all the timelines provided by the Senior Project Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed