Store Designer 2

Bath & Body Works; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Merchandise discount

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Bath & Body Works in Columbus, OH is seeking a Designer 2 to advance store design across North America and globally. You will develop schematic layouts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and translate evolving concepts into scalable programs and kits of parts for brick-and-mortar and travel retail formats.

You will work with the Design Leadership Team to ensure brand standards, operational requirements, and merchandising align with business goals, while supporting the Translation Team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 3–6 years design and implementation experience in a group setting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, or similar visualization tools.
• Knowledge of building/ADA code requirements and storefront detailing.

Responsibilities

• Create feasibilities and schematic designs with floor plans and elevations.
• Advocate for design integrity through DD/CD review and approvals.
• Design fixtures, storefronts, and components that translate brand requirements.
• Build 3D models and working prototypes to test ideas.
• Maintain design guidelines, templates and shop drawing library.
• Review shop drawings for design intent and safety.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe CC

SketchUp

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design

Tools

Enscape

Bluebeam

3D modeling

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Designer 2 is a key member of a dynamic, high-performing team responsible for advancing store design innovation across North America and global markets. This role supports the Design Leadership Team in the development and execution of various store design initiatives, including current and future prototype designs, remodels, refresh programs, and fixture initiatives.

In partnership with the Design Manager, the Designer 2 develops schematic design layouts and ensures the successful coordination of design intent across assigned projects. This role collaborates closely with internal and external cross-functional partners to align design solutions with business objectives, merchandising, brand standards, and operational requirements.

As part of the Translation Team, the Designer 2 plays a critical role in translating evolving store concepts into scalable programs, standards, and kits of parts. This includes transforming conceptual design direction into practical, repeatable solutions for implementation. Their influence enables consistent, brand-right execution across multiple store formats, tiers, and channels. Supported channels include traditional brick-and-mortar stores, travel retail locations, department store shop-in-shops, brand partnerships, and alternative distribution.

Responsibilities

• Create feasibilities and schematic designs, including floor plans, storefront elevations, and other studies to support design, merchandising and operational requirements while adhering to design guidelines, and life-safety requirements. Executing within a defined schedule and budget.
• Advocate for design integrity and accuracy throughout project lifecycle, including DD/CD review, shop drawings, and Landlord approval. Provide construction administration as needed.
• Design, develop and evolve fixtures, storefronts, and components that effectively translate merchandising and/or brand requirements. Facilitate approval with the Design Leadership team
• Build physical and digital mock-ups, 3D spatial models and working prototypes to test new ideas.
• Create and maintain design guidelines, templates, shop drawing library, construction details, and supporting documentation. Ensure consistent application of brand standards across multiple store formats and channels.
• Assist with Masters Updates, Architectural Design Directives and Bulletins by creating design intent handoffs and reviewing documentation and ACAD blocks for proper implementation.
• Initiate development, review, and approve fixture shop drawings.
• Review shop drawings for design intent, program consistency, and safety. Support Procurement Partners in yearly Vendor RFQ and assist in the translation of parts to awarded vendors via shop drawing review.
• Research retail design trends, competitive patterning, emerging materials, and industry innovations to help advise future design strategies and decisions. Support, research and source materials with appropriate durability for a retail project. Facilitate the in-person team reviews of materials and finishes.
• Prepare presentation materials and make internal presentations to project partners and senior management, to solicit, analyze, and incorporate feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance design quality, efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.

Project Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Procurement, and external consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
• Proactively identify project risks, communicate challenges early, and recommend solutions that balance design intent, cost, schedule, and operational requirements.
• Support construction QC, snag resolution and store opening process. Present summary of key insights and recommendations to leadership. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of design and implementation experience in a group setting.
• Proven design expertise in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or beauty
• Demonstrated ability reviewing & understanding fixture shop drawings and construction sets
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Microsoft 365. Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, or similar visualization and review tools preferred.
• Experience working in a team-oriented corporate environment is beneficial
• Established personal strategies to organize your workload, maintain budgets, and stay on schedule with multiple projects at different phases of design
• Acute attention to detail and ability to differentiate between the detail that is or isn’t important
• Desire to be a part of a collaborative team where cultivating healthy relationships and meeting deadlines is integral to success.
• Ability to adapt to change, feedback, and diverse communication styles
• Demonstrated ability to communicate design through verbal, 2D, and 3D presentation skills Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, and Sketchup is necessary to perform position requirements.
• Knowledge of building/ADA code requirements, constructability, and storefront detailing.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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