Director – Store Design

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive design experience in architecture, interiors, experiential and brand creative that elevate brand excellence. (5 years of retail design experience preferred)
Bachelors/Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related field
Strength in managing a design team in the delivery of complex projects varying in scale, budget, and size.
Excellent design capabilities with the ability to translate ideas, forms, and functions into innovative retail design concepts
Excellent knowledge of architectural building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical), their impact on design, detailing and code requirements
Understanding of materials, fabrication, construction and its relevance in developing forward thinking architecture, interior design, and fixture design
Strong visual and graphic presentation skills with a strong ability to create and direct spatial ideas into conceptual drawings and lead design decisions through documentation, fabrication and construction.
Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in design software for design process (SketchUp, Rhino, VRay, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite and Miro). Ability to diagram, sketch, prepare layouts, 3D visualization, massing studies.
Maintain pulse and curiosity with industry trends in retail experience and design
Ability to manage diverse range of priorities and agile to adapt to change.

A design champion and brand liaison leading store environments ensuring solutions provided are brand appropriate. Oversee store design development for multiple brands.
Develop store design concepts and solutions that merges brand and enterprise’s goals and strategies
Foster an environment that encourages innovative ideas, concepts and ideation, empowering the internal and external team to explore and drive creativity
Collaborate and work directly with Gap Inc. Business partners (Sr. Leadership, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, Architecture & Engineering, Tech Services, and Real Estate).
Support internal business partners intake of brand goals, requirements, criteria as a foundation and ensure that they are thoughtfully incorporated into the overall store design
Management of team and process, including direct reports business partners and consultants to ensure the creative intent, design results are achieved
Oversee the process throughout all phases from concept to construction for various scaled projects ensuring integrity of design intent and brand goals
Accountable for the design process management and adherence of established project budgets and timelines.