Real Estate Development - Director, Creative Store Design

ARITZIA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking a Director of Creative Store Design to join its Real Estate Development Team in Vancouver. This role involves managing the design execution of retail projects while ensuring alignment with Aritzia's standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration skills, along with a commitment to quality and innovation. A competitive salary package, including growth opportunities and diverse benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Product discounts and exclusive shopping events

Subsidized dining at A-OK Commissary & Cafe

Access to fitness studio and classes

Virtual wellness resources

Dog-friendly office spaces

Amenities like parent rooms and showers

Self-care promotions and on-site medical care

Qualifications

• Proven skills in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Commitment to embodying Aritzia's Values and Leadership principles.
• Strategic collaboration skills with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Managing project development and delivery.
• Providing strategic direction and technical excellence.
• Working with Business Support partners to lead departmental functions.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Strategic collaboration

Leadership

Quality commitment

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 responsible for driving the execution of Aritzia's spaces throughout the Design and Technical phases. The Director, Creative Store Design, leads the end-to-end design execution of retail projects, ensuring alignment with Aritzia's creative vision and high standards of quality and consistency. This role provides leadership to a team of designers and technical developers and oversees cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are creatively ambitious, technically sound, and operationally feasible. This position offers opportunities for growth within Real Estate Development and at Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Director, Creative Store Design, your responsibilities include:

1. Managing project development and delivery, ensuring collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
2. Providing strategic direction and technical excellence for consistent, compliant project execution.
3. Working with Business Support partners to lead departmental functions, support corporate objectives, and foster career development and employee satisfaction.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven skills and certifications in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• A commitment to embodying Aritzia's Values and Leadership principles.
• Strategic collaboration skills with cross-functional partners.
• The ability to set clear objectives and inspire teams with strategic planning.
• A dedication to quality, results, and exploring new business opportunities.
• A deep industry understanding and commitment.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 CAD annually, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications. The role may include bonuses and equity. We value diverse qualifications and offer flexibility in scope and salary based on individual credentials.

Aritzia's compensation package includes growth and recognition opportunities, comprehensive benefits, inspiring workspaces, and employee perks.

THE PERKS

Some benefits include:

• Product discounts and exclusive shopping events.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe for subsidized dining.
• The SET fitness studio with classes and personal training.
• Virtual Wellness resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial health.
• Creative, productive, dog-friendly office spaces.
• Additional amenities like parent rooms, showers, bike storage, and more.
• Other perks such as dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos, and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other protected characteristics throughout the recruitment process and employment.