Assistant Vice President - Store Design & Concepts

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING | AVP – STORE DESIGN, CONCEPTS

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Location: Manhattan, NY

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Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

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Contract: Until March 2027

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We are looking for an experienced AVP – Store Design, Concepts to lead the creative vision and conceptual development of retail environments across three premium brands.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and creative design leader with strong expertise in retail architecture, spatial design, flagship stores, and brand experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead retail concept development and design evolution across three brands.
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• Develop and maintain retail design standards and brand guidelines.
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• Drive conceptual design for flagship stores, pop-ups, and temporary retail formats.
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• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Procurement, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising teams.
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• Lead and mentor creative design professionals.
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• Present innovative design concepts and strategies to senior leadership.
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Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (Mandatory).
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• 10–15 years of experience in Architecture, Retail Design, or Store Concept Development.
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• Strong experience with premium or multi-brand retail environments.
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• Proven portfolio showcasing flagship stores and retail concept development.
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• Experience developing retail design standards and brand guidelines.
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• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
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• Strong strategic thinking, visual storytelling, and presentation skills.
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Preferred:

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• Registered Architect.
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• Experience in high-quality 3D visualization and experiential retail design.
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Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume and portfolio at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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