Retail Design Strategy Associate

Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

URW is seeking an Associate, Retail Design Management to support tenant design initiatives across URW assets in the U.S. retail portfolio.

You will manage projects from concept through store opening, collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, Operations, and external tenants to elevate design Quality and commercial outcomes. The role emphasizes design judgment, coordination across teams, and adherence to URW brand standards, with opportunities for growth within the Retail Design Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field; licensure preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional retail/design management experience.
• Experience in architectural review and multi-site project management.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tenant design submissions for compliance with landlord criteria.
• Manage portfolio of tenant design projects from concept to store opening.
• Coordinate with Leasing, Asset Management, Operations, and design partners.
• Lead design reviews for flagship, redevelopment, and high-profile initiatives.
• Ensure design aligns with URW brand standards and sustainability goals.

Skills

Design judgment

Storefront design

Signage & lighting

Materials & finishes

Customer experience

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Licensure preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

URW is seeking an Associate, Retail Design Management to support tenant design initiatives across URW assets in the U.S. retail portfolio.

You will manage projects from concept through store opening, collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, Operations, and external tenants to elevate design Quality and commercial outcomes. The role emphasizes design judgment, coordination across teams, and adherence to URW brand standards, with opportunities for growth within the Retail Design Management