Retail Concept Design Manager

Laura Canada; Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Design Concept Manager to lead innovative store design projects. This pivotal role requires a blend of creative leadership and project management, ensuring all designs align with brand identity and enhance customer experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring store concepts to life while mentoring a talented design team. If you have a strong creative vision and a passion for retail design, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong creative vision with understanding of technical requirements.
• 7+ years of experience in retail design or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for all store designs across brands.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs meet operational needs.

Skills

Creative Vision

Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Education

7+ years in Retail Design, Interior Design, or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Join our team to achieve your full career potential! We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine! Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.

Job Description

The Retail Design Concept Manager will lead the creative and functional direction for all store designs across both brands. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all new builds and renovations align with brand identity, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and meet operational needs. The position requires a blend of creative leadership, strategic oversight, and project management, working closely with the Senior Project Manager and cross-functional teams to bring store concepts to life.

How you will support the team:

• Defines and maintains store design standards for both brands.
• Leads the development of all store design projects and ensures alignment with brand aesthetics.
• Presents design ideas to internal stakeholders and secures approvals for layouts, finishes, and fixtures.
• Functional Oversight:
  • Collaborates with internal teams, including Store Operations, Visual Presentation, Merchandise Design, and Planning & Allocation, to ensure designs meet operational requirements.
  • Optimizes layouts for fitting rooms, product adjacencies, cash areas, and back-of-house efficiency.
  • Ensures layouts and fixtures accommodate seasonal inventory changes and maximize customer flow.
  • Acts as the primary liaison with external design firm and Senior Store Design Drafter.
  • Researches retail design trends and competitor environments to keep designs innovative and customer-focused.
• Team Management:
  • Leads, mentors and develops the design team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
  • Ensures design team prioritizes work and meets all the timelines provided by the Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

Those who thrive with us have:

• Strong creative vision with a solid understanding of technical and operational requirements.
• 7+ years of retail design, interior design or architecture experience, including team management responsibility.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) is an asset.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance aesthetic vision with operational functionality.
• Knowledge of current retail design trends and consumer behaviour.
• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate vision and strategy to internal and external partners.