Tory Burch Sr. Director, Store Design

Join the Tory Burch Sr. Director, Store Design role at BoF Careers

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand founded in 2004, known for effortless silhouettes and innovative materials. Our collections span ready‑to‑wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is a guiding principle, expressed through our collections and culture. The Tory Burch Foundation, founded in 2009, provides women entrepreneurs with access to capital, education and community.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive – everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We are a world‑class team and pay competitively with rewards for high performance.
• Our well‑being matters – generous benefits help you thrive mentally, physically and financially.
• Employees enjoy a generous discount and early access to exclusive sales.
• We provide free executive coaching on demand.
• We offer paid volunteer days and many opportunities to give back through the Foundation.

You are a talented designer with a sharp mind for process and project management, a strong decorative and sourcing background, and experience leading global store development initiatives. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at problem solving, and have deep industry knowledge and a robust network of partners.

• Partner closely with the SVP, Brand Environments and Global Head of Store Design to align vision, priorities and execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Global Partners and cross‑functional teams including Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, IT and Real Estate.

• Lead and mentor a team of four direct reports, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Champion creativity, innovation and design excellence within the Store Design function.

• Collaborate with Store Construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained across all store formats.
• Conduct store visits and site reviews to uphold brand standards and consistency globally.
• Support the SVP in onboarding new millwork vendors and navigating global sourcing challenges.

• Lead budgeting and scheduling of new concept rollouts, including value engineering of flagship design elements.
• Drive the evolution and maintenance of global design guidelines aligned with strategy and business objectives.
• Partner closely with the Creative Director for all store and office environments.

• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses to ensure design investments deliver measurable ROI.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to optimize vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and manage design budgets.
• Forecast and neutralize emerging risks, translating ambiguity into actionable strategies.

• Act as a key communicator, ensuring critical updates and design standards are disseminated across teams.
• Present design strategies and updates to executive leadership, influencing high‑level decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• 14+ years of direct or related experience, luxury retail and international experience a plus.
• Experience in a traditional design firm and field construction strongly preferred.
• Previous management experience required; ability to oversee project managers and freelance staff.
• Strong procurement and decorative material experience preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically (≈40%).
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills.
• Fluency in CAD, architectural detailing and technical drawing review.
• Previous budget management experience.

The Store Design & Construction team is a strategic group of creatives and project managers focused on delivering a unique customer experience from the moment they step inside our boutiques. We balance dream with practicality, building welcoming environments, unique displays, and fixtures at every new location and renovation.