Architecture & Design Manager, RLA+D Studio

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking a Store Designer to lead the full store design process across emblematic retail+hospitality projects. You will plan, develop and manage projects from concept through opening, interfacing with management, retail partners, millworkers, and contractors mainly in North America.

Strong AutoCAD and 3D software skills are essential. Responsibilities include design development, construction documents, budgets and schedules, millwork coordination and site punch-list

Qualifications

• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel) and SketchUp.
• Knowledge of millwork standards, details and construction.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, Acrobat X Pro, BIM360 and Smartsheet.
• Project Management experience, including budgets, schedules and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design through completion; from initial concept to punch-list.
• Produce schematic and design development drawings and coordinate construction documents for Retail stores, including new stores and renovations.
• Coordinate budgets and schedules with internal partners and external consultants, vendors and millworkers.
• Prepare millwork bid packages and review shop drawings; coordinate material finishes.
• Collaborate with Retail Development/Planning, Merchandising and Store Operations to align scope.
• Conduct site visits to review punch lists with contractors and site consultants.

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Bluebeam

Acrobat X Pro

BIM360

Smartsheet

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
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The candidate will be responsible for the store design process from design, planning, and project management through completion for focal emblematic retail+hospitality projects across multiple Ralph Lauren brands. Candidate must be competent in handling and organizing multiple projects and interfacing with all levels of management at Ralph Lauren, with retail partners, millworkers, general contractors, and vendors and suppliers mainly located in North America. Candidate must be well versed in architectural design language, and must demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
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• Responsible formanaging projects from design through completion; this encompasses initial design development thru project opening/punch-list.
• Produce schematic design and design development drawing packages, and manage with AOR the construction document packages for Retail stores, including new stores and renovations.
• In partnership with internal and external Construction Management consultants; manage budgets and schedules, coordinating all phases of a project with suppliers and partners.
• Produce millwork bid packages and review and approve millwork shop drawings, along with coordination of material & finish selections. In addition related fabrication shop drawings
• Partner with AOR on finalizing and issue bidding documents in coordination with PM consultants.
• Coordinate project requirements with internal partners, including Retail Development/Planning, Merchandising and Decorative and Store Operations.
• Coordinate project scope and details with external partners, including millworkers, consultants and accounts.
• Adhere to established AutoCAD, drafting, project management and directory standards.
• Conduct site visits to carry out punch list reviews with contractors and on site consultants
  

Salary range: $65,000 - $105,000 annually,
High proficiency in AutoCAD,Microsoft Office (Excel) and SketchUp.
Knowledge of millwork standards, details and construction.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, Acrobat X Pro, BIM360 and Smartsheet.
Project Management experience, including budgets, schedules and cost analysis.
Strong analytical skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.