Manager, Store Designer

Overview:

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities:

The Manager, Store Design will be involved in four main aspects for new stores; the floor plans, façade designs, signage design, and fixture designs. The manager will be responsible for generating new, relocated, and remodeled store floor plans and façade designs that consider existing site-specific conditions, fixture layout, and prototype standards. The manager will collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain and develop prototype standards and specifications. This individual will partner with the real estate team, construction team, operations, and multiple external vendors including signage vendor, architectural team, lighting vendor and other vendors involved with design. This individual maintains an understanding of store planning, project timelines, and cost considerations and can make cost effective design judgements based on existing site conditions.

• Enter and maintain accurate store data in the Tango database and create store layouts based on landlord-provided or existing tenant floor plans
• Collaborate with Operations, Store Design Director, and architects to approve layouts and ensure code compliance for final floor plans
• Track and manage project milestones, including real estate approvals, signage, site surveys, permits, and construction drawings
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to uphold prototype standards, managing finish quantities and construction details for new stores
• Develop façade designs and signage that meet shopping center standards, securing necessary landlord and vendor approvals
• Design fixtures and collaborate on cost analysis, reviewing shop drawings and ensuring fixture needs are met for new stores
• Propose cost-saving ideas and new design options for finishes, colors, and lighting without compromising the customer experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience, with at least five years in a national retail chain, architectural, or interior design firm
• Proficient in AutoCAD with knowledge of SketchUp or similar 3D modeling software. Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of navigating construction drawings from architecturals to engineering
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and manage competing priorities
• Must be detail oriented while maintaining an understanding of big picture goal

Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000