US Retail Store Architect & Project Lead

Sezane; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sézane in Los Angeles is seeking a US Architect Store Planner to join our US Development Team and help open and maintain stores across the United States. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires regular domestic travel.

Lead pre-construction, design coordination, and construction management to ensure projects stay on time, on budget, and true to brand standards. Manage AORs, contractors, and vendors, and oversee permits and approvals to open stores efficiently.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• 6-10 years of experience in US retail store planning, project coordination, and construction administration.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong grasp of retail construction methods, building systems, and US commercial building codes.
• Established network of AORs, contractors, millworkers, and specialty vendors nationwide.
• Hands-on experience managing retail build-outs, design teams, and construction crews on-site.
• Based in Los Angeles; able to work from our West Hollywood office Mon–Wed (min. 3 days/week) when not traveling.
• Able to travel regularly and considerably from mobilization to delivery of projects.
• Track record managing fast-paced, high-stakes projects with cross-functional teams at scale.
• Comfortable owning multiple projects at once with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Design Coordination: Manage store projects from design development to construction documents, ensuring plans stay on time and on brand.
• Construction Coordination & Management: Coordinate AORs, contractors, vendors, and internal teams; oversee site operations and quality control.
• Permitting & Regulatory Coordination: Manage permits, code compliance, and approvals with landlords and authorities.
• Ongoing partnership & Vendor Management: Build network of AORs, contractors, millworkers, and signage vendors nationwide.
• Cross-Functional Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management across design, legal, insurance, signage, retail, and operations.
• Existing Store Support: Provide architectural support for existing stores and renovations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Hands-on

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

Sézane in Los Angeles is seeking a US Architect Store Planner to join our US Development Team and help open and maintain stores across the United States. This role is based in Los Angeles and requires regular domestic travel.

Lead pre-construction, design coordination, and construction management to ensure projects stay on time, on budget, and true to brand standards. Manage AORs, contractors, and vendors, and oversee permits and approvals to open stores efficiently.