Senior Manager, Store Design

Abercrombie & Fitch Spain, SL; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. seeks a seasoned Design Leader to drive store design packages from concept to construction. You will manage a portfolio of retail projects, collaborating with Real Estate, Construction, and Marketing to maintain brand integrity and functional excellence.

The role requires hands-on design leadership, North America construction knowledge, and strong team mentorship. Expect fast-paced environment with diverse store formats and rigorous timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in retail store design, architecture, or related environments.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of store design packages (schematic layouts, fixture plans, elevations).
• Coordinate with external architects and consultants to produce construction documents.
• Translate brand concepts into site-specific designs while optimizing space.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Mentor and lead a team of designers to ensure high-quality execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Design Leadership & Execution

• Lead the development and delivery of store design packages, including schematic designs layouts, fixture plans, elevations, and manage external architects to deliver project specific construction documents
• Remain hands-on in design development, providing direction, review, and input across projects
• Translate and adapt brand concepts to a variety of site conditions, leading with brand while optimizing each space
• Uphold high standards of design quality, innovation, and brand expression across all projects

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a key design partner to Real Estate, Construction, Global Procurement, Field , Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing
• Communicate clearly and proactively with partners to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and design intent
• Identify risks and opportunities early and drive solution-oriented outcomes throughout the project lifecycle

Project & Portfolio Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with strong organization and attention to detail, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Drive execution of projects aligned to the capital plan in partnership with leadership and Real Estate
• Oversee consultant partnerships and project workload, including external architecture and engineering partners
• Lead the RFP process for external consultants, define scope, and align partners to project expectations
• Manage consultant schedules and deliverables, ensuring clear accountability and timely execution
• Ensure external partners deliver against timelines to support on-time store openings
• Support seamless handoff between concept, design development, and execution phases
• Ensure all design solutions are feasible, constructible, and aligned with project constraints and goals

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, ensuring successful execution of projects across the portfolio
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and coaching to elevate both individual and team performance
• Balance hands-on contribution with oversight to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and high-quality execution

Who You Are

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• A clear and confident communicator who can align diverse stakeholders
• Proactive and takes initiative, anticipating needs and driving work forward with minimal direction
• Forward-thinking with the ability to assess multiple scenarios and forecast outcomes to inform decisions
• A strong, hands-on design leader who leads with brand and creates impactful retail environments
• Experienced in navigating North America building requirements and ensuring constructability of design solutions
• Able to balance creativity with operational, budgetary, and timeline constraints
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• 10 + years of experience in retail store design, architecture, or related environments
• Strong proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar)
• Proven experience managing projects and leading designers through execution
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners in a retail environment

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the c