Director: Design & Architecture for Gallery Expansion

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. 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.