Arc’teryx - Senior Retail Designer - Tokyo

If you were a Senior Retail Designer now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Driving the design and coordination of all interior brand elements in partnership with the Brand team to maintain overall design and brand vision 

• Leading regular design presentations to the Senior Leadership Team 

• Leading cross-functional collaboration sessions specific to each store project 
• Collaborate with regional retail design teams to create and adapt retail concepts for all Direct to Consumer channels (brand stores, Brand+, Alpha, concept stores, shop in shop, etc.) 

• Identifying areas of opportunity in our Retail Designs and taking initiative to design a solution 

• Driving project timelines and communicating with cross-functional partners using Smartsheet  

• Initiating and reviewing architectural site surveys for design and layout feasibility to make recommendations for budget, operational and brand appropriateness 

• Preparing project layouts, specifications, millwork, lighting direction and design details for architectural documentation 

• Directing and managing the production of architectural drawings for accuracy, industry quality standards, building codes, health and safety regulations 

• Managing external architects and consultants on drawing deliverables, completion dates, permitting and construction documents 

• Reviewing standard project-based shop drawings (storefront, fixtures, signage, brand elements) for accuracy, completeness and coordination with architectural drawings 

• Working closely with Construction and Project Managers/consultants during budgeting, bid and build phases 

• Partnering with Visual Merchandising team to finalize store layouts, assortment strategy and capacity for each location 

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Designing new innovative store concepts and solutions 

• Partnering with VM and Brand on new fixture designs and brand moments 

• Researching new innovative finishes and materials 

• Store of the Future initiatives 

• Supporting with Global Design Standards 

• Supporting with the Retail Design Playbook evolution 

• Providing guidance and mentorship to the rest of the Design Team 

Are you our next Senior Retail Designer?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture or a related field 

• You have 8+ years of experience in global retail design 

• You have demonstrated ability creating and delivering innovative design concepts and solutions on time and on budget with minimal direction 

• You are LEED certified and/or have a keen interest in sustainable design practices 

• You have strong design and presentation skills 

• You have strong 3D rendering skills 

• You are knowledgeable in material specification, sourcing and construction methods 
• You have a strong ability to drive work to ensure deadlines are met 

• You are proficient in CAD drafting using AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up, Enscape and Smartsheet 

• You are a strong team player with ability to work independently with minimum supervision AND in a collaborative environment 

• You are driven to problem solve and open to learn 

• You have excellent verbal and visual communication skills  

• You have excellent ability to create, understand and translate three dimensional concepts into drawings 

• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions 

• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity 

• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration 

• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement 

• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right 

• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it