Store Design Manager . Disney

Design Better Podcast; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Store Design Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of new store locations and renovations across our retail franchises. You will manage external architectural firms and collaborate with Site Operations, Facility Asset Management, and Walt Disney Imagineering to ensure quality, on-time delivery and brand consistency.

You will report to the Director, Store Design & Development.

Qualifications

• Six+ years leading retail store design initiatives.
• Experience in architecture of retail stores and store builds.
• Excellent project management with multi-tasking.
• Ability to convey design concepts graphically.
• Familiar with brand guidelines for retail footprints.
• Experience coordinating with external architectural firms.
• Knowledge of Visual Merchandising and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage store design from development through execution for multiple projects.
• Liaise between merchandise, operations, Facility Asset Management and Imagineering.
• Ensure layouts meet requirements and review vendor drawings.
• Develop cost optimization and savings opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with external consultants and vendors.
• Contribute to brand guideline development for fixtures and decor.

Skills

Retail Store Design leadership

Project management

Branding & presentation strategies

Customer experience understanding

Concept communication

Vendor coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Store Design Manager

About the Role & Team

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.

The Store Design Manager will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and implementation of new store locations, redesigns & rehabs, special projects, and new retail initiatives within Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. You will be accountable for ensuring projects are within the approved budgets, meet scheduled completion dates, and align with Disney’s expectations of quality and excellence. This role will be a leading contact for external architectural firms for store design projects and will work collaboratively with internal business partners including but not limited to Site Operations, Facility Asset Management, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

You will report to the Director, Store Design & Development

This is a Full-Time role.

You must also submit a digital portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

What You Will Do

Manage the store design process from development through execution for multiple store design projects, including concept, management of external architectural firms, and providing finish and fixture specifications.

Supports strategic planning and business development. Acts as the liaison between merchandise, operations, Facility Asset Management, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

Responsible for ensuring the layout/design of a retail store meets prescribed requirements. Review and modify vendor shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and Disney quality standards.

Develop and recommend cost optimization and savings opportunities.

Support positive vendor relationships, contracts, and accountability with multiple external consultants and vendors.

Assist in the development and maintenance of brand guidelines for core footprint – fixture specs and colors, decor elements, floor plan, and layouts – to ensure assets are appropriately updated.

Required Qualifications & Skills

6+ years of Retail Store Design leadership experience

Experience in the architecture of retail stores and store build-out processes from inception to closeout

Excellent project management skills including the ability to lead multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge of store design, branding, and presentation strategies/concepts; understanding of how each affects the customer experience

Experience developing building plans, preliminary layouts, fixture plans, construction documents, and specifications

Solid understanding of retail store design and its guiding principles/theories/values

Ability to effectively convey ideas and concepts graphically including reading and understanding AutoCAD and vendor shop drawings

Knowledge of retail trends and environments

Proven industry experience designing and developing fixtures/furnishings

Understanding of Visual Merchandising / Merchandising

Ability to present conceptual designs to Disney executive leadership

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $91,000 to $121,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Kissimmee, FL, USA