Lead Creative Designer, Centralized Facilities

Rivian; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Lead Creative Designer to own hands-on concept development for scalable prototypical standards and contribute to flagship projects that advance our brand.

You will translate brand direction from the Creative Studio into executable designs, collaborating with the Standards team, architects, and engineers to ensure quality and consistency across locations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in architecture or interior design with scalable retail or hospitality focus.
• Strong ability to translate brand direction into executable designs.
• Experience presenting to executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand direction into executable designs and lead concept design for standards.
• Own design development on select projects, from programming to documentation.
• Balance aesthetic, functional, and financial needs with cross-functional teams.
• Specify durable, sourceable materials and finishes for projects.
• Collaborate with external architects/engineers to maintain design intent.
• Guide construction managers and assist in on-site challenges.
• Create persuasive presentations linking vision, program, and experience.
• Provide creative direction for campaigns, store designs, and launches.
• Adapt quickly to shifting needs while aligning with growth trajectory.

Skills

Architectural design

Interior design

Brand alignment

Concept development

Presentation skills

Design storytelling

Education

Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Figma

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Our Design and Standards team in Centralized Facilities shapes how our brand shows up physically - from retail spaces and workplaces to production facilities. We’re looking for a Lead Creative Designer to own hands-on concept development for scalable prototypical standards and contribute to flagship and special projects that push our brand forward.

In this role, you’ll translate brand direction from our Creative Studio team into clear, executable designs while working closely with our Standards team, cross-functional partners, and external architects and engineers. You’ll think deeply about design, move quickly through ambiguity, take ownership of quality, and explain design decisions in a way that lands with stakeholders. Your work will either become our standards playbook (deployed across dozens of locations) or showcase experiences that define our brand to customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand direction from Creative Studio into executable designs and lead concept design for new customer touchpoints, creating foundational standards that stay intact as we replicate them at scale.
• Own design development on select special projects and flagships, from programming through site feasibility, stakeholder workshops, and final documentation.
• Balance aesthetic, functional, operational, and financial needs by partnering with end users and cross-functional teams.
• Specify smart material and finish choices that are durable and sourceable.
• Collaborate with external architects and engineers to keep design intent intact through execution.
• Work side-by-side with internal Construction Managers to provide guidance, resolve on-site challenges, and participate in the Construction Administration phase.
• Create presentations that land with end users and leadership by weaving together vision, program, and customer experience.
• Partner with retail and marketing teams to provide creative direction for campaigns, seasonal store designs, and new product launches.
• Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and pivot prototypical design strategies effectively to maintain alignment with the company’s growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional architecture or interior design experience with a concentration on scalable retail, commercial, or hospitality work.
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Figma and modern 3D Spatial software.
• Strong Design development experience with FF&E experience, millwork detailing, and ability to present design narratives to executive level stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of aligning creative work with financial constraints, scalability, and operational feasibility, paired with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment characterized by rapid change, pivots, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week (up to 5 days encouraged) at the assigned location.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, vendor facilities, and cross-functional workshops.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $156,200 for California based applicants and $114,100 to $142,600 for Georgia based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 10/9/2026.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

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