Store Design Associate – US
About The Position
The Store Design Associate is responsible for delivering all store design projects across the US market, ensuring alignment with Joe & The Juice concept standards, timelines, and operational requirements. As the sole Store Design representative in the US, this role carries full ownership of concept application, design development, and execution follow-up. You will act as the key link between Global Design and regional stakeholders, ensuring that every store is delivered with consistency, quality, and speed. Working within the Store Design operating model, you will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, while also activating and managing a strong network of concept designers and design partners to support project delivery. You will be part of the Global Store Design team, working as our US-based representative while staying closely connected to the Copenhagen HQ through regular creative check-ins, project reviews, and team interactions. Despite being regionally based, you are fully integrated into the global design culture and ways of working.
Requirements
- Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
- Proven track record in concept rollout and scalability
- Experience in F&B, hospitality is a solid advantage
- Strong understanding of store planning, zoning, and customer flow optimization
- Experience working with design manuals and structured frameworks
- Familiarity with US construction processes
- 3- 4 years of industry experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) for reviewing and editing layouts
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
- Familiarity with SketchUp or similar 3D tools is a plus
- Comfortable working with shared platforms and project tracking tools
Responsibilities
- Lead store design projects across the US from design kick-off through design approval and execution follow-up
- Prepare creative briefs and lead design kick-offs with concept designers
- Manage and coordinate external design partners throughout the full design process
- Support with test fits and layouts, optimizing flow, operations, and customer experience
- Drive multiple projects in parallel while maintaining timelines, quality, and momentum
- Ensure designs are adapted to each location while aligned with global standards
- Act as the guardian of the Joe & The Juice concept, ensuring correct application of design manuals and non-negotiables
- Review, challenge, and guide design proposals to meet functional, operational, financial, and brand requirements
- Ensure consistency and clarity across all projects in the region
- Identify and address deviations early in the design process
- Maintain structured documentation and project tracking
- Drive the design development phase, ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Collaborate closely with Construction & Development teams to ensure design intent is executed correctly
- Provide hands-on support post design hand-over, when required
- Participate in post-opening reviews to assess execution quality and identify improvements
- Build, activate, and manage a strong network of concept designers, architects, and design partners in the US. Monitor design capacity and alert on anticipated bottlenecks.
- Evaluate partner performance and provide structured feedback
- Capture learnings from projects and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards
- Support the evolution of design tools, documentation, and ways of working
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
