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ALO · 1 month ago

Director of Special Projects, Architecture + Store Design

ALO is a company focused on mindful movement and its impact on communities. They are seeking a Senior Level Design Professional to lead architectural design and project management for various special projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and project timelines.

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Responsibilities

Drive the development and management of 5-10 projects per year of varying size and in varying locations around the globe, from project inception thru construction completion and occupancy
Provide resources and develop partnerships in both new and existing markets, including project consultants, vendors, fabricators and GCs
Lead the internal communication, coordination and management between internal stakeholders
Manage teams to ensure the timely execution of all projects
Develop project specific details and specifications as required
Source, onboard and manage consultants on concept design (if relevant), design development, construction documents and construction administration, ensuring that all documents and deliverables meet Alo brand standards, architectural quality standards, landlord and project specific requirements
Ensure designs meet Alo Brand Standards, established project timelines and project budgets
Manage overall project budgets
Manage overall project schedules
Lead any required landlord communication as it relates to design guidelines, approvals and project start up
Assist with real estate queries, reviews and pre-lease/lease negotiations related to design and construction
Lead due diligence and feasibility on prospective projects
Provide site analysis and test fits for potential projects
Lead project bidding and GC selection process
Manage communication around requests for information or issues that come up during the course of construction
Review submittals and shop drawings for design conformance
Provide on-site observations as required throughout the course of a project
Lead project closeout and punchlist

Qualification

Architectural designReal estate knowledgeProject managementAutocad proficiency3D modeling softwareAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectPassion for designCommunicationCreative problem-solvingStrategic thinking

Required

Extensive architectural design and project management experience
Self starter and driven individual capable frequent of out of the box thinking
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of real estate and construction
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strategic thinking and the ability to align designs with company goals
Passion for design and a commitment to design excellence
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Architecture, or equivalent
Proficiency in Autocad, Sketchup/3D modeling software, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and Project and GenAI platforms

Benefits

Performance bonuses
Long term incentives
PTO policy
Many other progressive benefits

Company

We are ALO.

H1B Sponsorship

ALO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (22)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Andrew Holland
General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
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Brittney Bohnert
Community & Partnerships Manager
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