Store Design Manager Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 285423
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Real Estate/Prop Dev
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

• Coach, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of Store Designers, providing guidance through design challenges, layouts, and storefront design while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Merchandising, and Property Development throughout all stages of store design to ensure seamless project delivery
• Develop project scope of work, including review of codes, tenant criteria, merchandise requirements, and all relevant design elements to be incorporated into each project
• Oversee quality control in partnership with third-party architecture firms, ensuring all drawings meet Sephora's design standards, are accurate throughout the project lifecycle, and support on-schedule construction
• Lead design implementation from construction documentation through permitting, expertly communicating Sephora's brand point of view to external partners, landlords, and building officials
• Provide input and feedback on store design tools, including templates, design guidelines, ideal plans, feasibility studies, and high-level gut checks
• Navigate high-profile and complex projects, including special initiatives such as time studies and prototype/template standards development
• Drive process evolution by introducing best-in-class industry practices and leading new process development as needed
• Contribute fresh industry insights to continuously improve the delivery of on-brand, beautiful, functional, and cost-effective store designs

• 7+ years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience direct people leadership and managing high-performing design teams
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, with related experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or a similar field
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS Max is a plus
• Strong architectural design skills, including floor plans, interior elevations, storefront design, and construction documentation
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders
• Budget management proficiency, with the ability to oversee project budgets effectively while balancing cost, quality, and schedule
• Strategic agility and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations and arrive at well-reasoned recommendations
• High level of initiative, curiosity, and motivation, with an appetite for continuous improvement, a love of challenges, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves on projects of any size  #LI-SR1

What You'll Get: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $135.660,00 - $170.000,00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum of five days. 

• Caring Community. You'll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward - together, united in beauty. 

• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills. 

• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you'll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of. 

Rewards as Unique as You: 

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family's needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees' disability and life insurance. 

• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora. 

• Balance. You'll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more. 

• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement. 

• Perks. Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or "gratis," and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products. 

• Support. Join a team that truly cares - with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching. 

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. 

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