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Vuori · 4 hours ago

International Design Manager, Retail

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Vuori is redefining athletic apparel with a focus on a casual aesthetic suitable for everyday life. The Design Manager will oversee all aspects of store design, collaborating with various teams to develop retail spaces both nationally and internationally.

ApparelBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionMarketingRetailSales

Responsibilities

Work with Sr. Director of Brand Environment to develop initial test fit floor plans, facade design and signage concepts, and design detail drawings to convey design intent to AOR

Works with all necessary internal departments including Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, tech, and Operations to ensure the store design is in alignment with brand standards

Works closely with VP of Development and Sr Design Manager to implement design vision and maintain brand and operational standards

Creates presentation materials for design concepts in the form of plans, 3D renderings, hand sketches, inspiration boards, and material sample collections for presentation to Senior Management

Source and qualify international design, architecture and/or design build partners in markets throughout Asia and Europe

Partner with International team and in-market General Manager’s to ensure alignment with local cultural nuances

Manages external Architect of record and design teams across all phases of the project. (Due Diligence, SD, DD, CD and CA.)

Coordinates and manages permit expeditors in conjunction with AOR to ensure regulatory approvals meet schedules

Manages / forecasts schedule of assigned pipeline projects and is responsible for updating the Development team weekly

Reviews and approves architectural plans, elevations and relevant shop drawings to ensure design details are accurate and meet the brand standards

Conducts weekly meetings with external consultants and internal cross functional teams

Works closely with owner supplied vendors on design, shop drawings, purchase orders and schedules

Negotiates and maintains design budget and contracts with consultants

Actively researches current trends in global culture, retail design, architecture, fashion, art, etc

Supports the development and maintenance of store design standards and prototype documentation

Travel to international markets as required to support project success (20% international, 10% domestic). Flexible work schedule understanding that this role works in multi-time zones

Qualification

BA in Architecture5+ years design experienceProficient in AutoCADProficient in Adobe PhotoshopVerbal communicationWritten communicationSuperior organizational skillsSketching skillsResearch skillsCollaboration skillsProject management skills