Retail Design Leadership Associate

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate, Retail Design Management at URW supports tenant design initiatives across the U.S. retail portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Design Director, this role manages tenant design projects, supports redevelopment efforts, and elevates standards across flagship assets in alignment with Westfield's design vision. Collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, Operations, Design & Construction, and external tenant teams, you will guide projects from concept through approval, construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 2–4 years in retail design management or similar.
• Experience with tenant coordination and design reviews.
• Proficiency in design software and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review tenant concept, preliminary, and final design submissions for compliance with landlord design criteria.
• Coordinate with leasing, asset management, and tenant teams to ensure design intent is realized.
• Guide projects from concept through approval, construction, and store opening.
• Support flagship redevelopment initiatives and high-profile tenant design programs.
• Balance design excellence with project schedules and commercial objectives.

Skills

Design judgment

Retail design

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Professional licensure preferred

Job description

The Associate, Retail Design Management at URW supports tenant design initiatives across the U.S. retail portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Design Director, this role manages tenant design projects, supports redevelopment efforts, and elevates standards across flagship assets in alignment with Westfield's design vision. Collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, Operations, Design & Construction, and external tenant teams, you will guide projects from concept through approval, construction,