CHAIN STORE MANAGER

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design & architectural implementation across all physical retail brands. Leading the execution of store layouts, fixture development, & helping to maintain vendor/architectural partnerships.
• Partner with the Physical Retail teams to ensure design supports and enhances brand, marketing, merchandising, store operations, IT, etc.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop test fits for new locations
• Manage initial and ongoing design elements such as fixturing, lighting and store design based on key business learnings
• Support Senior Managers in developing project management timeline, design budget, and communications to relevant stakeholders
• Facilitates vendor relationships including contracts, budgets & timelines. Onboarding and RFP experience preferred.
• Support the Senior Managers in prototype development and package revisions for each store concept
• Manage samples, specifications and fixture design guides for established prototype concepts

Requirements:

• 5 years in retail design, store planning, architectural prototype design, or architectural project management. Store design and project management experience required.
• Degree in architecture, interior design, and industrial design preferred.
• Boston Based position
• Strong skill set in fixture design, procurement and ongoing fixture program maintenance
• Strong business management skills; demonstrated ability to create and lead projects
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time
• Experiences with retail prototyping, testing and vendor relations