Retail Design Lead

KREWE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health plans

Vision and dental insurance

401(K) Investment Options

Quarterly Cultural Spend

Training and Educational Allowance

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

KREWE seeks a Spatial & Experience Designer to lead retail spatial design and visual execution across stores. The role sits on the creative team, reporting to the Art Director and collaborating with the Founder and retail operations.

Based in New Orleans HQ, five days a week, the position defines how stores look and feel and ensures consistency. You will translate brand vision into scalable design systems, partnering with stakeholders to evolve the aesthetic and experiential standards across

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, interior, and/or spatial design.
• Strong design taste with an understanding of brand, space, and experience.
• Ability to translate creative vision into clear, actionable standards.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Comfortable giving direct feedback and holding teams accountable to standards.
• Ability to balance creative thinking with operational execution.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Define & evolve the Retail Experience across stores.
• Partner with the Founder and Creative team to set the aesthetic and experiential standards.
• Translate brand vision into spatial design, layouts, materials, fixtures, and in-store moments.
• Contribute to new store concepts, formats, and brand experiences.
• Build and maintain Visual Brand Standards and ensure consistency across locations.
• Collaborate on Store Development & Openings and oversee buildouts to standard.
• Bridge Creative and Retail teams to scale design systems across the business.

Skills

Retail design

Brand & space understanding

Vision to standards

Project management

Feedback & accountability

Creative-ops balance

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted inthe vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

KREWE is looking for a Spatial & Experience Designer to lead the spatial, design, and visual execution for our retail locations. This role sits on the creative team, reporting directly to the Art Director and working closely with KREWE Founder as well as the retail operations team. You will be responsible for defining how our stores look and feel—and ensuring that standard is executed consistently across every location.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Define & Evolve the Retail Experience
• Partner with the Founder and Creative team to define and evolve the aesthetic and experiential standard for KREWE retail
• Translate brand vision into spatial design, layouts, materials, fixtures, and key in-store moments
• Contribute to the development of new store concepts, formats, and brand experiences
• Build & Maintain Visual Brand Standards
• Own store visual consistency & quality, inputting systems that allow for regular review, evolution, and accountability to standards
• Develop and maintain clear, actionable Visual Brand Standards
• Ensure standards are usable by Store Development and can be executed consistently across locations
• Partner on Store Development & Openings
• Own all design elements of new retail buildouts, collaborating closely with retail operations team to ensure new stores are built to standard
• Provide creative guidance and oversight throughout the build process, protecting the integrity of the design during execution
• Bridge Creative & Operational Execution
• Translate creative vision into systems that can be scaled across the business
• Balance design innovation with the need for repeatability and consistency
• Act as the connective layer between Creative and Retail teams

Requirements

• Experience in retail, interior, and/or spatial design
• Strong design taste with a deep understanding of brand, space, and experience
• Ability to translate creative vision into clear, actionable standards
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Comfortable giving direct feedback and holding teams accountable to standards
• Ability to balance creative thinking with operational execution
• A detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality and consistency

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Salary (for New York only)

Between $85,000-$115K annually based on experience and qualifications.

This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and business needs. In addition to base pay, KREWE offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Diversity and Inclusion

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.