Manager, Store Design

Sephora • San Francisco, CA

107d

About The Position

Manager of Store Design Leads the design process for retail environments, ensuring they align with brand identity and business goals delivering on the promise of Sephora's innovative retail experience. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, this position contributes to Sephora's success by elevating the overall quality of store design to uphold the Sephora experience while meeting cost, schedule, and operational requirements. This position will manage both internal design teams and external consultants, overseeing projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working through the complexities of problem solving for a unique site condition as they are with maintaining a relentless eye for the best overall design solution for any given project scope.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design or similar field.
• 5+ years of leading and/or managing high performing teams.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite [In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator].
• Experienced with one or more computer visualization tools [SketchUp, Adobe, Rhino, 3DS MAX].
• Proficiency in designing retail spaces, including floor plans, elevations, and renderings.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop design teams.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit), CAD software, and construction documentation.
• Understanding of current retail design trends and best practices.
• Ability to manage project budgets effectively.
• Strategic agility and organizational savvy when maneuvering complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• High level of initiative and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach, lead, engage, inspire, and develop a team of talented Store Designers.
• Coordinate closely with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Merchandising and Property Development, Execution, etc. throughout all stages of the design of our stores.
• Provide planning, interior elevations and storefront design studies based on current Sephora design standards and specific site conditions.
• Facilitate and direct team efforts to develop project scope of work including review of codes, tenant criteria, merchandise requirements and any other design elements.
• Oversee quality control with the team and 3rd party Architect companies to ensure all drawings meet Sephora design standards.
• Coordinate with consultant architects and engineers to incorporate changes or corrections into the final contract documents.
• Expertise in design implementation, CD development, schedules, permitting, and interaction with LL or building officials.
• Contribute industry insights and fresh perspective to continually improve upon the delivery of on brand, beautiful, functional and cost-effective stores.
• Lead initiatives with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Lead and develop process evolution as well as new process as necessary, based on best-in-class industry practices.
• Provide input and feedback to team developing store design tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees