AddressThe EMEA Store Design Team is responsible for the architectural design and Store Design of store within owned and franchise stores for lululemon in EMEA. We deliver on the company’s strategic growth plans through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: The physical retail store. We focus on highly efficient design standards, meticulously detailed architectural spaces, and our community through the lens of sweat, grow, and connect. Through clarity, accuracy, and efficiency we support the business ambitions, and enhance guest experience, while delivering consistent design queues to reinforce a strong experiential brand identity.
a day in the life; what you'll do
- A highly creative designer responsible for retail brand experiences within all store classifications throughout the EMEA portfolio, managing all aspects of project design, site planning & design through to open.
- Leads cross-functional project working team, design milestones, and drawing deliveries in coordination with the assigned internal cross-functional teams and external business partners, from architects to fixture manufacturers.
- Accountable for the creative design solutions, accuracy, buildability, quality, and timeliness of all drawings and documentation related to the design for stores within the given budget.
- Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, the Store Design Manager is responsible for designing and managing projects of complex, and high-level projects from end-to-end. This ability will be reflected by skill set and years of experience. The Store Design Manager must exemplify skills in designing retail experiences that drive the brand experience.
- Upon project Kick-off, the Store Design Manager, reviews all project information including, but not limited to, local regulations, permitting guidelines, site survey reports, and mall/landlord design requirements.
- The Store Design Manager liaises with external partners to gain permissions and approval (e.g. Presentations of concept to landlords, architectural review board, etc.), acting as point of contact for all design/architectural issues within project and is responsible for reporting weekly milestones to internal leadership. They are also responsible for the approval of all millwork shop drawings within the project.
- Site visits are necessary (twice a year). The Store Design Manager is involved in all design in the Contract Administration phase through construction.
- Degree in Architecture or Interior Design, or equivalent
- 5-7+ years minimum experience in retail store space planning and design, or architectural and/or design consultancy practices
- Required: fluent in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Smartsheet, Excel.
- Nice to have: 3DS Max, Rhino, Cinema 4D or other rendering capabilities.
- Excellent verbal, visual and presenter communication skills to diverse business stakeholders of various management types and levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated successful management of multiple projects and initiatives deliverables at different phases of development on time and within the given budget.
- Ability to effectively manage tasks of varying complexities, strong ability to drive projects forward, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Uniquely you—we value difference and want you to as well.
- Enjoys working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Pioneering self-starter, motivated by doing things differently and successful in an innovative, goals-oriented environment.
- An inclusive mindset, listening intently and communicating with honesty and empathy.
- Experience in enrolling, inspiring, influencing and bringing out the best in others.
- Has fun while delivering great results.
Your role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy. This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
