The North Face: Senior Manager, Store Design

VF Corporation

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com. Senior Manager, Store Designer What will you do? A day in the life of a Senior Manager, Store Designer at The North Face looks a little like this. As a Senior Manager, Store Designer on The North Face Retail Environments and Store Design team, your main responsibility will be to envision, develop and execute creative spatial strategies for Brand & Partner Retail Business partners. Focused on the full spectrum of visual brand, spatial experience, and store & fixture design – you will create the vision and template for world-class consumer experiences at retail. This role reports to the Design Director, Retail Environments and Store Design. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Develop clear retail creative direction & execution strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to connect with consumers in a consistent brand voice and tone Deliver best in class architectural interventions at retail, celebrating the innovative DNA of our brand, its rich outdoor heritage and authentic connection with our world of exploration Collaborate constructively and cross-functionally to align retail concepts with brand, product, merchandising, and marketing priorities Envision, develop and execute holistic retail design and furniture concepts from initial inspiration and visualization through construction administration Conceptualize, draft, model and detail overall space and furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, fixturing and environmental graphics Develop and champion VF Green Building and Sustainability guidelines Prepare design presentations, global retail guidelines and other deliverables to enable leadership approval and project partner success Manage projects, in collaboration with other internal team members and agency partners Act or assist in acting as liaison between the TNF Brand design studio, vendors, and subcontractors including visits to project sites and vendor workrooms to oversee fabrication and installation Be a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase our innovative heritage that enables explorers to do the things we love, while elevating the in-person retail experiences that define our brand in the outdoor space What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while a formal architectural education and applicable undergraduate/M.Arch degrees are nice to have, we are most interested in your 7+ years of technically progressive professional experience designing spaces, with a focus on integrating storytelling and brand identity, retail experience and brand design preferred

Requirements

• An exceptional portfolio of built work that demonstrates holistic and multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, graphic design, and spatial experiences
• Proven 2D & 3D concept visualization expertise – from hand sketching through polished presentation renderings
• The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within all technical software tools (Rhino, VRay, Enscape, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Keynote etc.)
• Demonstrated success in establishing best in class retail consumer experiences, global retail concept rollouts, and fixture program prototyping and value engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• A collaborative and creative-partner mindset with specialties such as visual merchandising, product design, lighting and fabrication, etc.
• Exceptional level of attention to detail and a mastery of organizational and time management skills – an ease in prioritizing work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term needs
• Proficient written, verbal communication and editing skills
• An intrinsic interest in footwear and apparel marketing across gender
• A deep understanding of and passion for contemporary art, culture, design and outdoor experience preferred
• 7+ years of technically progressive professional experience designing spaces, with a focus on integrating storytelling and brand identity, retail experience and brand design preferred

Nice To Haves

• formal architectural education and applicable undergraduate/M.Arch degrees
• Grasshopper, Unreal and AR/VR/XR experience

Responsibilities

• Develop clear retail creative direction & execution strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to connect with consumers in a consistent brand voice and tone
• Deliver best in class architectural interventions at retail, celebrating the innovative DNA of our brand, its rich outdoor heritage and authentic connection with our world of exploration
• Collaborate constructively and cross-functionally to align retail concepts with brand, product, merchandising, and marketing priorities
• Envision, develop and execute holistic retail design and furniture concepts from initial inspiration and visualization through construction administration
• Conceptualize, draft, model and detail overall space and furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, fixturing and environmental graphics
• Develop and champion VF Green Building and Sustainability guidelines
• Prepare design presentations, global retail guidelines and other deliverables to enable leadership approval and project partner success
• Manage projects, in collaboration with other internal team members and agency partners
• Act or assist in acting as liaison between the TNF Brand design studio, vendors, and subcontractors including visits to project sites and vendor workrooms to oversee fabrication and installation
• Be a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase our innovative heritage that enables explorers to do the things we love, while elevating the in-person retail experiences that define our brand in the outdoor space

Benefits

• You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF?
• Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees