Store Design Manager

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO in the United States seeks a Store Design Project Manager to lead end-to-end retail store development projects across the US, ensuring on-time delivery, budget alignment, and brand standard compliance.

You will partner with Real Estate, Store Development and external vendors to manage feasibility through handover, supervising design, MEPF review, and permits while maintaining quality and speed in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• PM experience in design is required and preferred in US retail.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and fire protection for retail.
• Multicultural work experience and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead store design management and control schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop store layouts, fixture plans, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate architectural, interior design, and engineering requirements.
• Review landlord criteria and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Manage design and project execution through all phases to handover.

Skills

Project management

Design experience

US retail knowledge

Multicultural experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PM certification

Architect certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Overview

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Store Design Project Manager leads the end-to-end execution of retail store development projects across the U.S., ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards. This role partners with Real Estate, Store Development, and external vendors to manage all phases, from feasibility through final handover. The position requires strong project management, technical design knowledge, and the ability to oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment while ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency across all store formats.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for store design management, controls schedule, cost, quality, etc. Develop store layouts, fixture plans, and construction drawing packages. Coordinate architectural, interior design, and engineering requirements. Review landlord criteria and local jurisdiction requirements. Manage Design work and project execution through all phases, from giving inputs on the feasibility of projects till the hand over to the store management team in US. Manage project budgets, schedules, and ensure landlord handover conditions meet Uniqlo's standards in collaboration with external project management firms and the real estate team. Ensure and review design and construction detailed plans and deliverables, including clear permitting processes and timelines. Leverage external project management firm throughout the process. Review MEPF consultant drawings for compliance with brand standards. Manage all design partners, with an external project management firm after evaluating proposals that include project plans, costs, and qualifications. Lead site walkthroughs through the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility study through final handover to the store team. Identify risks related to time and budget, resolve all on-site issues, and ensure perfect delivery. Ensure budget, timeline, quality, and safety are all delivered for each project. Work together with architect, GC and vendors to solve issues on site. Understand all local code requirements and make sure all vendors deliver accordingly. Execute final inspection working together with construction manager before handover to store operation team to ensure code requirement, UQ quality requirement and maintenance requirement is provided. Lead post-project analyses and discussions. Identify opportunities and strive for continual process improvement. Ensure timely PO approval and payment of all invoices, working with the Store Development Management Control team. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Project management experience in design
• At least 5 years in a similar position, in the US retail industry or architectural design firm
• Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, fire fighting for retail environment
• Prior training as a PM in the design industry is MUST
• Certification of architect or PM preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of complexity simultaneously
• Multicultural work experience and work background
• Understand the Uniqlo Customer and Positioning in the marketplace
• Sensitivity to aesthetic, quality architecture
• Solid understanding of flagship and standard stores requirements and solid experience in rolling out many stores simultaneously
• Knowledge of the US marketplace
• Results-oriented, outcome-ownership mindset
• Business and financial acumen
• Flexibility, Positive attitude and high energy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical Skills AutoCAD (required) Revit (preferred) Bluebeam SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite
• US Travel may be required: 25% - 50%
• Salary: $140,000 - $146,000* annually
  **The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Company Information

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.

Company Vision

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Unlocking The Power Of Clothing

We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.