Director of Immersive Retail Design - Multi-Site Leader

The Escape Game; Benbar (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Escape Game is seeking a Director of Retail Design to own the look and build of every new Curiosity Games location, from lease outline to final storefront and interior finishes. This role leads an in-house design team, coordinates with architects and vendors, and guards brand standards across a growing portfolio.

Based in Brentwood, TN, this full-time position requires travel to sites and collaboration with landlords and mall developers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or applicable experience preferred.
• 5+ years retail, hospitality, or entertainment design experience, including multi-site rollouts.
• 2+ years leading designers or managing architect and vendor teams.
• Advanced in Revit and AutoCAD. Comfortable reviewing drawing sets.
• Knowledge of SketchUp and Lumion for 3D models and renderings.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Review lease outline drawings and convert them into test fits showing space usage.
• Coordinate with Real Estate and Construction to validate space feasibility for game rooms and lobby areas.
• Lead location design from test fit through 50% and 90% construction documents.
• Direct architects of record; review sets and provide timely comments.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers and general contractors on site design issues.

Skills

Proven leadership

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Travel willingness

Education

Architecture or Interior Design degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

The Escape Game is seeking a Director of Retail Design to own the look and build of every new Curiosity Games location, from lease outline to final storefront and interior finishes. This role leads an in-house design team, coordinates with architects and vendors, and guards brand standards across a growing portfolio.

Based in Brentwood, TN, this full-time position requires travel to sites and collaboration with landlords and mall developers.