Leader, Architecture & Design
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Summary
Leads RH's next-generation Design Gallery projects end to end — from concept design and entitlement through construction and opening — directing consultants and architects of record, setting design standards, and managing retail/hospitality fixture design. Tools of the trade include Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite, with ~30% travel to sites.
RH is seeking a Leader of Architecture & Design to bring our vision for next-generation Design Galleries to life. Working across Development, Design, Construction and internal business teams, this leader will guide new ground-up galleries from concept through opening, ensuring the design vision is executed with quality, precision and operational excellence.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead ground-up Next-Generation Design Gallery projects through all phases of development, from concept design and construction through gallery opening
- Direct the onboarding and work of consultants and architects of record through planning, entitlement, permitting and construction administration
- Develop design standards and architectural details for new Design Galleries
- Own open design items and priorities, collaborating with internal partners to integrate merchandising and operational requirements into project plans
- Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges with clarity and urgency
- Drive hospitality and retail fixture design, development and sourcing, including the review of submittals, shop drawings and FF&E procurement for key design elements
- Conduct site visits, requiring approximately 30% travel, and collaborate with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and special projects
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including the development of floor plans, programming, elevations and details
- College degree in architecture preferred
- Experience managing concurrent projects through all phases of design development and gallery opening
- High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to translate concept sketches into formal schematic design packages
- Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, interpreting design direction and translating that direction into successful execution
- Strong written and verbal communication, meeting leadership and time-management skills, with the ability to direct consultants and clearly communicate project status and priorities to senior leaders