Lead - Retail Design Concepts

In short

The Lead Retail Architect plays a key global role in translating retail design concepts into scalable, executable architectural solutions across all channels. Reporting to the Senior Lead of Retail Design Concepts, this role bridges creative intent and regional implementation by defining spatial frameworks, technical guidelines, and design standards that ensure consistency, feasibility, and premium brand expression at global scale. The role supports global DTC, B2B, and showroom environments.

• Translate global retail design concepts into robust architectural frameworks, layouts, and technical standards across all channels
• Create and own design briefs for new retail concepts and initiatives, aligning spatial direction with evolving brand priorities, product strategies, and business objectives
• Own spatial planning, zoning principles, and architectural guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability across regions
• Develop and maintain design documentation, toolkits, and implementation guides for internal and external partners
• Partner closely with Construction, Real Estate, Retail Operations, and regional teams to ensure feasibility, cost efficiency, and executional excellence
• Lead testing, prototyping, and validation of new store formats, fixtures, and materials against design intent and budget requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field
• Strong experience in retail architecture or spatial design across multiple formats and regions
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Archicad, Sketch Up, and 3D rendering tools such as Enscape or V‑Ray
• Proven ability to translate creative concepts into clear, buildable architectural solutions
• Experience developing design standards, technical guidelines, and implementation documentation
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across creative, technical, and operational teams

• Strategic Thinking:
  Connects design decisions to brand, business, and operational impact
• Executional Excellence:
  Translates vision into clear, precise, and build‑ready outputs
• Collaboration & Influence:
  Builds alignment across diverse stakeholders and regions
• Structured Problem Solving:
  Breaks down complexity into clear frameworks and actions
• Ownership Mindset:
  Takes accountability for architectural quality from concept through rollout

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