Architect, Facades & Special Projects

Tiffany & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. is seeking an Architectural Designer for façade design and special projects in New York. You will lead concept development, design development, and collaboration with architects, vendors, and internal teams to maintain brand integrity across global stores.

The role requires 3–5 years in luxury/jewelry branding, strong 3D design skills (Rhino, Cinema4D, 3ds Max, V-Ray) and proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in luxury/fashion jewelry retail branding & design.
• Architecture degree preferred.
• Experience with shop drawings, structural drawings, and project schedules.
• Willingness to travel for mock-ups, testing, and site inspections.
• Strong teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Rhino, Cinema4D, 3ds Max, and V-Ray rendering; AutoCAD.
• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Nice to have videomaking (Premiere Pro, After Effects).

Responsibilities

• Develop elevated design concepts based on senior management direction.
• Create facade and store interior concepts aligned with Tiffany's brand image.
• Research trends and materials; prepare mood boards and analyses.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and vendors from concept to construction.
• Prepare project reports, RFIs, and follow-up actions.
• Support scheduling and project communications; assist with meetings.

Skills

Rhino

Cinema4D

3ds Max

V-Ray

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Rhino

Cinema4D

3ds Max

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

At Tiffany & Co., joy is central to everything we do, from crafting our exceptional pieces to inspiring clients to express and celebrate the many facets of love. It’s a skill that we’ve been perfecting since 1837, one empowered by our daring vision and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, each generation of employees honor our past whiledreaming of our future.

Position Overview:

The Architectural Designer - Façade Design & Special Projects is responsible for executing multiple projects (bespoke and institutional facades, as well as special architecture projects) and is responsible for conceptual design through a creative approach, design development, project reviews, project communications, quality and design control, scheduling, and project reporting. This individual must be creative, technical and with a project management attitude, detailed oriented and have the ability to develop design concepts within the Tiffany and Company standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and refine elevated design concepts based on the creative direction from Senior Management.
• Build strategic and elevated design for the retail environment that upholds and maintains the essence of the brand while ensuring its image consistency worldwide and continue fostering the brand’s recognizability.
• Develop creative strategies and design directions/briefs to execute facades and new concepts for store interiors that build upon Tiffany’s core values and strengthen its culture / brand image.
• Responsible for researching trends, competitors, innovative materials that can be applied to projects through mood boards, target analysis, competition research.
• Participate in design conversation with Architects firms, consultants, and vendors, from the concept phase to the construction development.
• Material research and sample boards.
• Participate to conversation with all external consultants, including Architect Firms, GCs, vendors, and Local Architects.
• Follow up with consultants, answering Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Ability to handle project management phase
• Organize work completion meetings, report, and list any punch list and follow up actions.
• Set up agendas for meetings and assist with ad hoc projects.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.
• Promote innovation and out of the box thinking.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in luxury/fashion & jewelry retail / branding and design industries/ architectural firms.
• Professional degree in Architecture preferred.
• Experience in understanding shop drawings, structural drawings, and project schedules as to understand architectural intent.
• Availability to travel to attend mock-up, testing and job site inspections, including project reports for all the parties involved.
• Strong believer in teamwork and multidisciplinary approach, able to create excellent interpersonal relations.
• Passion for building brands and challenging status quo, with a cultural awareness that advises key concepts and emerging trends.
• Outstanding creative skills with a forward-thinking and innovative approach
• Work proactively to review and correct submittals to maintain project schedule.
• Creative strategy and Project development experience, including operational plans and compelling presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Modeling with 3D program (Rhino, Cinema4D, 3D Studio Max) and use of software for rendering (Vray)
• AutoCAD
• Expertise on Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
• High proficient using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Nice to have: Experience and expertise in Videomaking for Creative Concept, Creative Strategy, CVM – Premiere Pro, Cinema4D, 3D Studio Max, After Effects as an optional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a corporate environment

The hiring range for this position ranges from $84,745-114,655. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Tiffany & Co. is formed from many facets - talented people who make our community stronger with their creativity, perspective, and lived experience. Creating an inclusive workplace and workforce where everyone belongs is at the core of our values. We’re committed to creating a more inclusive jewelry industry that empowers people of all backgrounds to shine and evolve to new heights.

We believe reaching your full potential requires a solid foundation, and your well-being is a central pillar.Tiffany employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including global benefits like adoption and surrogacy assistance, and parental leave, as well as programs that support mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being. We also offer competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, alongside other meaningful employee offerings.