Design Manager — Lead Global Brand Experience

Starbucks; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

College tuition coverage

Health insurance options

Equity reward program

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Student/veteran accessibility support

Job summary

Starbucks in Little Rock, USA seeks a Design Manager to conceptualize, architect, and bring to life designs that support the brand and portfolio of Starbucks locations. You will lead, mentor, and inspire through design methodology and storytelling, driving cross‑functional collaboration to deliver innovative, compliant, and on‑brand store experiences.

A Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design and 4–6 years of related experience are required, plus a portfolio demonstrating visual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant design or development, including managing production documents.
• 3–5 years of team leadership/supervision at contributor level.
• 5–7 years of proven knowledge of programming, spatial coordination, and space planning in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Online portfolio demonstrating experience developing visual/design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Elevate design and uphold the aspirations of a worldwide brand.
• Design initiatives that impact the entire Starbucks experience.
• Mentor and contribute to a collaborative design-oriented culture.
• Lead hands-on projects aligned with the brand’s corporate goals.
• Support design thinking and directions across the organization, including strategy and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong design leadership

Team leadership

Effective communication

Mentoring

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Starbucks in Little Rock, USA seeks a Design Manager to conceptualize, architect, and bring to life designs that support the brand and portfolio of Starbucks locations. You will lead, mentor, and inspire through design methodology and storytelling, driving cross‑functional collaboration to deliver innovative, compliant, and on‑brand store experiences.

A Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design and 4–6 years of related experience are required, plus a portfolio demonstrating visual