Store Design Manager

The Walt Disney Company•Kissimmee, FL

7d•$91,000 - $121,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. The Store Design Manager will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and implementation of new store locations, redesigns & rehabs, special projects, and new retail initiatives within Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. You will be accountable for ensuring projects are within the approved budgets, meet scheduled completion dates, and align with Disney’s expectations of quality and excellence. This role will be a leading contact for external architectural firms for store design projects and will work collaboratively with internal business partners includingगमेंटSite Operations, Facility Asset Management, and Walt Disney Imagineering. You will report to the Director, Store Design & Development This is a Full-Time role. You must also submit a digital portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

Requirements

6+ years of Retail Store Design leadership experience
Experience in the architecture of retail stores and store build-out processes from inception to closeout
Excellent project management skills including the ability to lead multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of store design, branding, and presentation strategies/concepts; understanding of how each affects the customer experience
Experience developing building plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, construction documents, and specifications
Solid understanding of retail store design and its guiding principles/theories/values
Ability to effectively convey ideas and concepts graphically including reading and understanding AutoCAD and vendor shop drawings
Knowledge of retail trends and environments
Proven industry experience designing and developing fixtures/furnishings
Understanding of Visual Merchandising / Merchandising
Ability to present conceptual designs to Disney executive leadership

Responsibilities

Manage the store design process from development through execution for multiple store design projects, including concept, management of external architectural firms, and providing finish and fixture specifications.
Supports strategic planning and business development. Acts as the liaison between merchandise, operations, Facility Asset Management, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
Responsible for ensuring the layout/design of a retail store meets prescribed requirements. Review and modify vendor shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and Disney quality standards.
Develop and recommend cost optimization and savings opportunities.
Support positive vendor relationships, contracts, and accountability with multiple external consultants and vendors.
Assist in the development and maintenance of brand guidelines for core footprint – fixture specs and colors, decor elements, floor plan, and layouts – to ensure assets are appropriately updated.