Senior Store Design Lead — Concepts & Innovation

PSI (Proteam Solutions); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI (Proteam Solutions) seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Store Design - Concepts in Manhattan, NY. This hybrid role guides brand concepts and retail architectures across three fashion, lifestyle, and beauty brands.

You will lead creative direction, governance of design standards, and cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Procurement. A design leadership background and strong portfolio are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required. Registered Architect preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in architecture, retail design, store concept development, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading conceptual design for premium retail, luxury, fashion, beauty, or multi-brand retail environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating flagship store concepts, retail architecture, spatial design, and brand evolution.
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive retail design standards and brand guidelines.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, materials, fixtures, lighting, space planning, and retail customer experiences.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience directing or reviewing high-quality 3D visualizations and architectural renderings.
• Demonstrated experience leading creative teams and managing cross-functional design initiatives.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and conceptual evolution of retail environments across three brands.
• Develop innovative concepts for flagship locations, new stores, temporary retail spaces, and pop-ups.
• Translate brand strategies into architectural concepts, layouts, materials, fixtures, and experiential design elements.
• Research trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Partner with Procurement to source materials within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

PSI (Proteam Solutions) seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Store Design - Concepts in Manhattan, NY. This hybrid role guides brand concepts and retail architectures across three fashion, lifestyle, and beauty brands.

You will lead creative direction, governance of design standards, and cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Procurement. A design leadership background and strong portfolio are essential.