Lead Retail Architect, North America Dtc

In short

The DTC On retail fleet is expanding and has big ambitions. We're looking for a confident Retail Design Lead to help us take Retail to the next level.

The Retail Design Lead for the Americas will be building and leading a team of retail designers and architects to deliver On stores. The role reports to and works in collaboration with the Retail Design Senior Lead for Americas, working directly with and in partnership with the Global Retail Design team, Retail Operations, Real Estate, Visual Experience, and Construction teams.

You will combine your design expertise with project management and leadership skills to play a critical role in new store openings in the Americas, open the door to On's next growth phase, address future trends in design, technology and human behavior. You will be tasked with creating the next generation in On's retail environments.

Your Mission

1. Design On stores, guiding them from an empty shell to a fully realized fit-out, while ensuring consistent adherence to the On brand, aesthetic, and architectural identity.
2. Deliver comprehensive conceptual and schematic designs, covering zoning, preliminary studies, modeling, render visualization, and presentations.
3. Prepare internal approval presentations, incorporating 3D Interior Renderings, Sample Boards, and Storefront Elevations when necessary.
4. Ensure designs align with landlord design criteria, and that construction documents comply with architectural and quality standards, building codes, and health and safety regulations.
5. Collaborate with external design agencies, local architects, general contractors, and other suppliers to uphold On's retail standards.
6. Review and verify design drawings to ensure adherence to the design intent by assigned architects.
7. Work closely with construction Project Managers on each project, developing solutions for construction and scheduling challenges.
8. Coordinate with various internal departments, including Construction Managers, Retail Operations, Visual Experience (VM), Retail Technology, and IT, to ensure flawless project completion.
9. Assist with landlord communications on all projects.
10. Conduct on-site observations when required.

Your story

1. Degree and 10+ years in architectural or design field, with at least 5 in retail industry
2. Inspiring leader with minimum 5 years managing & fostering a creative culture
3. Experience working with multidisciplinary brand, marketing, construction teams, and diverse business stakeholders
4. Proven track record of successful retail concept development or design lead role of key projects
5. Expert in 2D/3D software: AutoCAD, Sketch-up, V-Ray, Adobe Suite, etc.
6. Expert in detail-oriented construction and fixture development.
7. Experience in building codes, accessibility regulations and other relevant construction constraints.
8. Experience in fast-paced projects with the ability to manage consistently tight deadlines, multiple projects and deliverables.
9. Efficient, confident and highly effective communicator, both written and verbal