Apple · 1 week ago
Design Manager- Existing Fleet Innovations
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $263K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The Design Manager for Existing Fleet Innovations will be responsible for creating and managing design solutions for ongoing upgrades to Apple's retail stores worldwide, collaborating with various internal teams to ensure compliance with building codes and to streamline design processes.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Develop innovative design concepts for specific architectural components, systems, details and create work product for internal approval reviews
Directly manage diverse team of external Architectural and Engineering consultants and vendors to create and maintain documentation and work product that will inform the prototypical documentation used across all existing store projects
Collaborate on individual design initiatives and find innovative strategies to streamline and assist incorporation into Retail Standards
Understand and interpret local and international building codes, integrating comprehensive design solutions that are compliant with local and or international building codes
Work directly with Places team members consisting of teams from Real Estate, Development, Preservation, Facilities, and Pre-Construction experts
Work cross-functionally with internal Apple groups outside of your team to integrate new initiatives for exiting stores worldwide
Contribute to strategic thinking and innovative development of improvements for exiting store designs across all existing store types
Qualification
Required
10+ years of architecture and construction industry experience
Ability to travel up to 10 % domestic and international
Professional degree in architecture or construction management
Working knowledge of CAD, SketchUp, Rhino 3D, BIM tools and strategies
Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and finalize projects effectively and independently
Preferred
Professional licensure preferred (Registered Architect, AIA, etc)
Excellent communication skills and experience building strong working relationships across business groups and key stakeholders
Strong knowledge of common construction methods, materials, and practices
Ability to express ideas and concepts by freehand sketching
Demonstrate flexible thinking and creative problem solving within a fast-paced environment
Impeccable attention to detail
Genuine passion and curiosity for architectural design and the arts
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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