Global Store Design Director — Architecture & Innovation

Coach; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Coach, a global fashion house founded in New York, seeks a Director of Architecture to lead end-to-end retail design vision and execution worldwide from New York and Asia. You will oversee centralized design functions and regional managers to ensure consistency, innovation, and operational excellence in store experiences.

The role demands strategic leadership, cross-functional partnering, and a track record of developing high-performing teams across regions, with responsibility for design

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global architectural design strategy across all retail formats and markets.
• Connect cross-functional inputs (VM, merchandising, construction, operations) into a cohesive and future-forward design direction.
• Drive innovation in store design, materials, and execution methods, continuously evolving the store experience.
• Lead and inspire a team across New York and Asia, fostering local alignment, collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee both fixture designers and regional design managers responsible for store-specific project delivery.
• Build a culture of high performance, confidence, and continuous learning.
• Mentor and develop team members, strengthening leadership capability and expertise across regions.
• Establish and maintain global design standards, guidelines, and toolkits to ensure brand consistency and design excellence.
• Implement processes that ensure quality of design based on global guidance.
• Partner with construction and procurement to align standards with cost, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Provide oversight and guidance to regional design managers on store layouts and designs.
• Ensure projects are delivered with design integrity, on schedule, and within budget.
• Act as a senior escalation point for critical decisions impacting design outcomes.
• Champion a culture of experimentation and forward-thinking design solutions.
• Lead and foster initiatives that incorporate new materials and technologies into store environments.
• Drive adoption of improved workflows, tools, and design technologies (e.g., Monday.com).
• Continuously evaluate and refine design processes to improve speed, quality, and cost efficiency.

Job description

Coach, a global fashion house founded in New York, seeks a Director of Architecture to lead end-to-end retail design vision and execution worldwide from New York and Asia. You will oversee centralized design functions and regional managers to ensure consistency, innovation, and operational excellence in store experiences.

The role demands strategic leadership, cross-functional partnering, and a track record of developing high-performing teams across regions, with responsibility for design