Senior Store Designer

Abercrombie & Fitch Spain, SL; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Work from anywhere days

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Senior Store Designer to lead store design across their global real estate portfolio from the Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

The role interfaces with real estate, construction, procurement, visual merchandising and operations to ensure aesthetically compelling and operational layouts. You will design layouts, coordinate end-to-end workflows, manage budgets, and communicate with partners to translate prototypes to site conditions while maintaining brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in retail design or similar role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
• Knowledgeable of general domestic & international code restrictions.
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, visual merchandising and customer behavior.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning and implementation of Global Real Estate projects through store design, including new stores, remodels, and closures.
• Designs store layouts that optimize space utilization and adapts prototypes to site conditions.
• Coordinates end-to-end project workflow to meet deadlines, feasibility studies and approvals.
• Manages design budget and supervises architects, engineers, external vendors and permits.
• Keeps internal and external partners aligned to facilitate store design implementation.

Skills

Retail design experience

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, or related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Store Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing store designs that align with our brand identity and enhance the customer experience. This role involves working closely with various departments, such as real estate, construction, procurement, visual merchandising and store operations, to ensure store layouts are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Manages the planning and implementation of Global Real Estate projects through store design which includes all new stores, existing fleet remodels, and closures.
• Designs effective store layouts that optimize space utilization, and consistently adapts and translates store prototypes to various site conditions and locations.
• Coordinates end-to-end project workflow by meeting project deadlines, including feasibility studies, proposed store planning, and approved store implementation.
• Project manages design budget and pre-construction process; effectively supervises architect, engineer, external vendors and permit execution to ensure key project milestones are met efficiently and on time.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with internal and external partners to successfully facilitate the implementation of store designs.
• Prepares detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, select renderings, shop drawings and landlord documentation, etc. as needed.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, or related experience.
• 7+ years of work experience in retail design or similar role.
• Proficiency in design software in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch-up or similar.
• Knowledgeable of general domestic & international code restrictions
• General understanding of constructability
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, visual merchandising, and customer behavior.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized with ability to prioritize and forecast into challenges and/or opportunities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of diverse business partners.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Energetic, positive, creative problem solving with a solution-based outlook.
• Self-motivated - ability to work independently and drive results

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

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 commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work 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 year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you