Onrunning
Lead - Retail Architect
Shanghai. Posted 6 months ago
The role
This person will lead the end-to-end design process for DTC and DMS store projects across APAC. You will translate brand identity into architectural design and manage design teams to deliver store environments.
What you will do
- Lead the end-to-end design process for DTC and DMS store projects from initial concept to build-out
- Translate brand, values, and visual identity into architectural design
- Manage appointed design team to deliver design packages
- Ensure compliance with global design guidelines, local building codes, landlord criteria, and health and safety standards
- Partner with distributor clients, local architects, external design vendors, contractors, and suppliers
- Review architectural drawings to verify alignment with approved design intentions
- Collaborate with internal teams including Construction, Leasing, Retail Operations, Visual Experience/Merchandising, and IT
- Monitor design progress and support landlord communications
- Visit sites as needed
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Minimum 8-10 years of work experience in interior design for premium retail brands
- Led design projects for premium retail stores from concept to completion, including franchise/distributor operated stores
- Proficiency in working level English
- Proven track record of successful retail concept development or design managing role of key projects
- Expert in 2D/3D software: AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, etc.
- Expert in interior material selection and usages
- Expert in detail-oriented construction and fixture development
- Experience in local building codes, accessibility regulations and other relevant construction constraints
- Experience in fast-paced projects with the ability to manage consistently tight deadlines, multiple projects and deliverables
About the company
On is expanding its retail presence and shaping the future of performance retail. The Retail Expansion team is responsible for multiple cross-functional projects from market analysis and retail strategy to final delivery.