Director, Architecture & Design

RiseMe; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking a Director, Architecture & Design to lead the North American expansion of our Next Generation Design Galleries. This leader will translate the RH design vision into exceptional spaces from site identification through Gallery opening.

You will oversee design standards, coordinate with Development & Design partners, external architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with merchandising and operations while guiding architecture throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including floor plans, programming, elevations, details, and the management of concurrent projects through Gallery opening.
• Degree in architecture preferred
• Proven leader of teams of architects and designers, delivering project priorities, and communicating status to senior leadership
• Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, translating design vision and direction into successful execution

Responsibilities

• Drive the rollout of Next Generation Design Galleries, guiding projects from site identification and concept design through construction and opening
• Lead consultant onboarding, planning and entitlement processes, and external architects of record in the development of permit sets and construction administration
• Develop design standards and architectural details for all Galleries
• Collaborate with Development & Design partners and cross-functional teams to align plans with merchandising and operational requirements
• Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges and review submittals and shop drawings for alignment with design intent
• Support the design, development, and sourcing of hospitality and retail fixtures
• Partner with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and execute special projects

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Design review

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

RH is seeking a Director, Architecture & Design to lead the North American expansion of our Next Generation Design Galleries. Working across the Development & Design team and with key internal and external partners, this leader will translate the RH design vision into exceptional spaces from site identification through Gallery opening.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the rollout of Next Generation Design Galleries, guiding projects from site identification and concept design through construction and opening
• Lead consultant onboarding, planning and entitlement processes, and external architects of record in the development of permit sets and construction administration
• Develop design standards and architectural details for all Galleries
• Collaborate with Development & Design partners and cross-functional teams to align plans with merchandising and operational requirements
• Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges and review submittals and shop drawings for alignment with design intent
• Support the design, development, and sourcing of hospitality and retail fixtures
• Partner with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and execute special projects

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including floor plans, programming, elevations, details, and the management of concurrent projects through Gallery opening
• Degree in architecture preferred
• Proven leader of teams of architects and designers, delivering project priorities, and communicating status to senior leadership
• Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, translating design vision and direction into successful execution
• Superior time-management skills and a self-directed mindset suited to a fast-paced, continually evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach grounded in positive intent and focused on what is right
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to advance design studies from concept sketches to schematic design packages
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.