Coffeehouse concepts design manager - Environments & Special Projects

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Design Manager on the Concepts Environments & Special Projects team, you will help define and evolve the physical expression of the Starbucks brand. You will create scalable environmental design systems and standards while designing high-profile stores, pop-ups, and in-store experiences that celebrate place, test new ideas, and set new benchmarks.

You will translate strong ideas into brand-defining, commercially viable solutions. This role requires a thoughtful, hands‑on designer who moves fluidly between strategy and detail, works independently and collaboratively, and is willing to tackle any task needed to achieve results.

As a design manager on the Concepts Environments & Special Projects Team, you will…

• Support and develop coffeehouse environmental design direction that translate brand strategy into compelling, scalable physical experiences.
• Create and evolve global design standards and adaptive strategies that respond to existing conditions, maintain a consistent customer and partner experience, and adapt to evolving brand and business needs.
• Support and develop designs for high-profile stores, strategic renovations, pop-ups, and in-store experiences from concept through implementation.
• Partner across internal teams and with external consultants, fabricators, and vendors to align design, technical, operational, and business requirements.
• Support commercialization by coordinating design intent, specifications, sourcing, schedules, budgets, documentation, and implementation requirements.
• Produce clear narratives, presentations, drawings, visualizations, material palettes, prototypes, and design documentation that support decisions and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design or relevant field. Graduate degree a plus.
• 3+ years of professional experience in interior design, environmental design, architecture, retail design, or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong concept development and the ability to translate ideas into built environments.
• Experience contributing to projects across multiple phases, from research and early concept through design development, documentation, prototyping, and implementation.
• Strong proficiency with Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Enscape. Other design visualization and presentation tools such as Rhino, Twinmotion, Lumen, etc are a plus.
• Working knowledge of interior and environmental design principles, materials, finishes, FF&E, space planning, accessibility standards, construction processes, and detailing.
• Strong visual storytelling, presentation, communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Comfort working collaboratively across disciplines and incorporating feedback.
• A balance of creative ambition and practical execution.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.

Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with…