Senior Manager, Store Design

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Work from anywhere (select roles)

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Store Design Senior Manager to lead branding-aligned retail environments across the Americas.

You will guide design teams and external architects, translating brand concepts into practical store layouts and construction documents while safeguarding on-brand execution, timelines, and budgets. You’ll collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Procurement, Store Ops, and Marketing to drive seamless design-to-execution handoffs and deliver consistent, innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of store design packages including schematic designs, layouts, fixture plans, elevations, and construction documents.
• Remain hands-on in design development, providing direction and input across projects.
• Translate brand concepts to site conditions while maintaining brand expression and quality.
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Global Procurement, Field, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Oversee consultant partnerships and lead external design teams through RFPs and delivery.

Job description

Job Description:The Store Design Senior Manager is responsible for leading with brand to design and execute retail environments for the A&F Family of Brands (Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, YPB) across Owned and Operated locations in the Americas. This role ensures delivery of innovative, brand-right store experiences from design through execution, aligned to business strategies, operational requirements, and brand standards.This individual works in close partnership with the Design Director, Store Concept & Design VP, and Real Estate & Construction leaders to execute the capital plan by ensuring projects are delivered on brand, on time, and on budget.The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented design leader with strong communication skills. They are hands-on with design and actively engaged in projects while also leading a team of designers to execute work at a high level. This individual is an experienced designer with a strong understanding of North America building requirements and general constructability, bringing both strategic thinking and executional rigor to ensure design intent is delivered with precision, consistency, and operational excellence across new stores, remodels, and refreshes.What You’ll DoDesign Leadership & ExecutionLead the development and delivery of store design packages, including schematic designs layouts, fixture plans, elevations, and manage external architects to deliver project specific construction documentsRemain hands-on in design development, providing direction, review, and input across projectsTranslate and adapt brand concepts to a variety of site conditions, leading with brand while optimizing each spaceUphold high standards of design quality, innovation, and brand expression across all projectsCross-Functional PartnershipServe as a key design partner to Real Estate, Construction, Global Procurement, Field, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, and MarketingCommunicate clearly and proactively with partners to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and design intentIdentify risks and opportunities early and drive solution-oriented outcomes throughout the project lifecycleProject & Portfolio ManagementManage multiple concurrent projects with strong organization and attention to detail, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are metDrive execution of projects aligned to the capital plan in partnership with leadership and Real EstateOversee consultant partnerships and project workload, including external architecture and engineering partnersLead the RFP process for external consultants, define scope, and align partners to project expectationsManage consultant schedules and deliverables, ensuring clear accountability and timely executionEnsure external partners deliver against timelines to support on-time store openingsSupport seamless handoff between concept, design development, and execution phasesEnsure all design solutions are feasible, constructible, and aligned with project constraints and goalsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentManage and mentor a team of designers, ensuring successful execution of projects across the portfolioProvide clear direction, feedback, and coaching to elevate both individual and team performanceBalance hands-on contribution with oversight to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiencyPromote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and high-quality executionWho You AreHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-throughA clear and confident communicator who can align diverse stakeholdersProactive and takes initiative, anticipating needs and driving work forward with minimal directionForward-thinking with the ability to assess multiple scenarios and forecast outcomes to inform decisionsA strong, hands-on design leader who leads with brand and creates impactful retail environmentsExperienced in navigating North America building requirements and ensuring constructability of design solutionsAble to balance creativity with operational, budgetary, and timeline constraintsComfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environmentWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field10+ years of experience in retail store design, architecture, or related environmentsStrong proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar)Proven experience managing projects and leading designers through executionExperience collaborating with cross-functional partners in a retail environmentBenefits & PerksAs 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 commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus programAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.