Real Estate Development - Director, Creative Store Design

Aritzia; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada is seeking a Director, Creative Store Design to lead the design execution of retail projects. You will manage collaboration between teams and provide strategic guidance. Ideal candidates possess strong skills in interpreting designs and collaboration. Offering a salary of $150,000-$200,000 CAD, with numerous employee perks including a fitness studio and wellness resources.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

The SET - In-office fitness studio

24/7 Virtual Wellness support

Aspirational Workplace

Additional amenities including bike rooms

Discounts on dry-cleaning, hotels, and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven and best-in-class skills applicable to architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to champion Aritzia's values and business leadership principles.
• Deep understanding of the design industry and business collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development and delivery in alignment with Aritzia's creative vision.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
• Provide strategic foundation for the department's functions.

Skills

Architectural and engineering drawings interpretation

Collaboration with cross-functional partners

Setting objectives and strategy

Quality dedication

Education

Relevant certifications in design

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Real Estate Development Creative Design Team is to develop the creative vision and design of our world class physical environments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Real Estate Development Team, you will be part of the team responsible for driving the execution of Aritzia's spaces throughout the Design and Technical phases. The Director, Creative Store Design is responsible for leading the end-to-end design execution of in-line retail projects, ensuring the work is aligned with Aritzia's creative vision and meets the highest standards of quality and consistency. This role provides leadership to a team of designers and technical developers, while also overseeing the integration of cross-functional expertise into projects. As the project design lead, the Director plays a key role in ensuring the project is creatively ambitious, technically sound, and functionally deliverable-bridging creative excellence with operational reality. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless, from a rewarding career in Real Estate Development to continued success at Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Director, Creative Store Design, you will lead the team to:

• Manage the development and delivery of projects, ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
• Provide the strategic foundation and technical excellence that enable the consistent, compliant, and coordinated delivery of all projects.
• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Director, Creative Store Design, has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or applicable certifications in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.