Interior Designer

$104,000 - $108,160/Yr

Aquent - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Interior Designer will manage the design of retail stores for various concepts, overseeing projects from initial site identification through design development and construction completion. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams and external partners to ensure that design standards are met and projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manages store design for up to two brands.
• Reviews initial Real Estate transmittals for accurate information and effective communication.
• Manages initial space approvals and feasibility studies, reviewing potential sites with Real Estate and senior management.
• Coordinates preliminary layouts and surveys with architects, engineers, and designers for Real Estate Committee approval.
• Prepares real estate committee package for each project for executive approval.
• Identifies sites with design challenges early and plans travel accordingly.
• Manages a network of external architects and consultants to meet cost, schedule, and quality expectations for each project.
• Maintains quality across all consultants, franchise partners, vendors, and respective business partners.
• Issues and tracks Brand design bulletins.
• Maintains up-to-date Brand Standards Guidelines, Real Estate Brand Book, and physical sample library.
• Collaborates closely with construction and procurement teams to ensure projects complete on time and on budget.
• Serves as an architectural and design subject matter expert for business partners.
• Prepares and presents design packages at the executive level.
• Partners with the finance team to analyze metrics for project performance and create business-driven store design goals.
• Administers architectural drawings and files, physical samples, submittals, and presentations.
• Works with Repairs and Maintenance on established brands.
• Travels at least 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in retail design.
• Experience or knowledge of retail construction and schedules.
• Highly skilled in reading architectural drawings and plans, as well as detailed material shop drawings.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of management.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and a passion for processes.
• A passion for solving problems through design and a passion for retail.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office.

Benefits

• Medical health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match
• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plans with a match
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium