AVP Store Design: Lead Flagship Concepts & Brand Vision

Diversified Systems.com; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible work options

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

Diversified Systems is seeking an Assistant Vice President Store Design to drive the creative vision and governance of the retail design language across three brands. The role leads flagship store concepts, temporary formats, and cross-functional initiatives to deliver exceptional customer experiences while maintaining brand integrity.

You will mentor a Designer and 3D Visualizer, oversee design outputs, and collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, VM, and marketing teams to ensure concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture is required.
• 10–15 years of experience in architecture, retail design, or store concept development.
• Portfolio showing flagship retail projects and brand evolution.
• Experience maintaining retail design standards and brand guidelines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual evolution of retail design across the 3 brands, ensuring each maintains a distinctive yet commercially relevant identity.
• Develop and govern the Design Standards Bible for all 3 brands with robust governance.
• Lead the localized element of flagship stores from vision through design development.
• Mentor a Designer and 3D Visualizer and review design outputs.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, VM, Operations and external consultants to ensure concept integrity.
• Present design concepts and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Champion innovation in retail architecture, materials, sustainability, and customer journey.

Skills

Retail design leadership

Concept development

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Diversified Systems is seeking an Assistant Vice President Store Design to drive the creative vision and governance of the retail design language across three brands. The role leads flagship store concepts, temporary formats, and cross-functional initiatives to deliver exceptional customer experiences while maintaining brand integrity.

You will mentor a Designer and 3D Visualizer, oversee design outputs, and collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, VM, and marketing teams to ensure concept