Fixture Design Lead

Position: Fixture Design Lead

Salary: $77,900 - $117,050 /annually

Location: Dublin, CA

Position Summary

We are seeking a Fixture Design Lead to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of retail store fixtures. This role works closely with vendors, purchasing teams, store planning, and cross-functional business partners to deliver fixture solutions that meet operational, functional, and aesthetic standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning

• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and implementation plans
• Coordinate vendor design proposal requests and evaluate submissions for leadership review
• Create fixture design concepts, sketches, renderings, engineering drawings, and assembly drawings
• Lead project kickoff meetings and communicate project objectives, timelines, and action items
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop operational procedures and implementation plans

Project Execution

• Evaluate engineering samples and prototypes for compliance with design specifications
• Identify design variances and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues and ensure project completion
• Lead testing and validation of new fixture designs across multiple locations
• Provide onsite installation support and verify fixtures are installed according to standards
• Conduct follow-up reviews and walkthroughs to ensure fixture performance and functionality
• Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget
• Monitor project costs and coordinate approved change orders when necessary
• Prepare weekly project updates, status reports, and issue-resolution summaries
• Track project punch lists and ensure timely project closeout
• Compile final project documentation, including photo validation and completion reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3–5 years of related experience in design, project management, retail development, or a similar field
• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
• Ability to create sketches, renderings, and fixture design concepts for presentation to non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in rapidly changing environments with shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines

Core Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Collaboration
• Manages Conflict
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Project Leadership
• Organizational Excellence
• Leads by Example

Work Environment

• Office-based environment with extensive computer use
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, attending meetings, and working with project documentation
• Regular in-office presence required for collaboration, meetings, and project support
• Hybrid flexibility available based on business needs
• Ability to respond to urgent project needs during weekends, early mornings, evenings, and new store opening activities when required