coffeehouse concepts design manager - Art & Storytelling

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Starbucks College Achievement Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Education benefits

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle seeks a coffeehouse concepts design manager to advance the brand through creative strategy and art direction across global programs. You will co-lead the Starbucks Art Program with peers, commissioning original artwork for coffeehouses, facilities, and special projects.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, manage complex projects from concept to rollout, and champion sustainability, inclusion, and innovation as part of enterprise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional level experience in art curation and presentation (including detailed framing knowledge), environmental (physical space) design that includes both 2D and 3D applications, in-house creative department, retail company, creative agency, museum, or similar.
• 5+ years experience with production and logistics: retouching, fabrication, prototyping, specifying, sourcing, contracting, invoicing, on-site installations and activations
• 5+ years commissioning and directing artwork, illustration, and/or photography
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Revit, SketchUp, and other design visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience applying strategic insights and cultural trends to drive creative work.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Working knowledge of design principles, materials, space planning, accessibility standards, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the art strategy, development, and execution for coffeehouse uplift and reinvestment initiatives, from concept through implementation and portfolio-wide rollout.
• Create scalable, customer- and partner-focused art solutions that balance brand experience, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Design, Construction, Store Development, Format Development, and external artists and fabricators to deliver high-impact programs.
• Develop art concepts, prototypes, and pilot programs informed by consumer insights, industry trends, and Starbucks brand standards.
• Curate and co-manage art and environmental design programs, including artist partnerships, commissioned works, installations, and occasionally, digital experiences.
• Oversee program operations, including budgets, contracts, asset management, documentation, and continuous process improvement.
• Lead complex stakeholder relationships, negotiations, and project execution to ensure quality, consistency, schedule, safety, and risk management objectives are achieved.
• Champion creativity, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation while advancing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

Skills

Art curation

Environmental design

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Brewing – coffeehouse concepts design manager! #tobeapartner

Interest applicants must include a portfolio or sample of work along with a resume

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a coffeehouse concepts design manager on the Art & Storytelling team, you will support and evolve the Starbucks brand with creative strategy, visual expression, narrative ability and great interpersonal skills. You will co-lead the global Starbucks Art Program with your peers and generate brand-relevant art via original artist commissions for coffeehouses, facilities, and special projects. You will collaborate with both internal and external partners across a wide variety of expertise and skillsets, owning and managing projects to completion.

As a coffeehouse concepts design manager, you will…

• Co-lead the art strategy, development, and execution for coffeehouse uplift and reinvestment initiatives, from concept through implementation and portfolio-wide rollout.
• Create scalable, customer- and partner-focused art solutions that balance brand experience, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Design, Construction, Store Development, Format Development, and external artists and fabricators to deliver high-impact programs.
• Develop art concepts, prototypes, and pilot programs informed by consumer insights, industry trends, and Starbucks brand standards.
• Curate and co-manage art and environmental design programs, including artist partnerships, commissioned works, installations, and occasionally, digital experiences.
• Oversee program operations, including budgets, contracts, asset management, documentation, and continuous process improvement.
• Lead complex stakeholder relationships, negotiations, and project execution to ensure quality, consistency, schedule, safety, and risk management objectives are achieved.
• Champion creativity, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation while advancing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 5+ years of professional level experience in art curation and presentation (including detailed framing knowledge), environmental (physical space) design that includes both 2D and 3D applications, at an in-house creative department, retail company, creative agency, museum, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience with production and logistics: retouching, fabrication, prototyping, specifying, sourcing, contracting, invoicing, on-site installations and activations
• 5+ years commissioning and directing artwork, illustration, and/or photography
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Revit, SketchUp, and other design visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience applying strategic insights and cultural trends to drive creative work.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Working knowledge of design principles, materials, space planning, accessibility standards, and construction processes.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.