Store Design Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Brand Environment the Store Design Manager is responsible for bringing a unique, elevated design aesthetic to our growing Marine Layer store fleet. As a creative leader, you will be a part of a team that brings a fun, retro inspired, store experience to life for our customers.

Scope

Design

• Draft 3D floor plans, elevations and renderings for each location, with a proven understanding of materials, fabrication methods and construction details.
• Provide proposals for finishes and subsequent details for all design elements.
• Translate brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way.
• Clearly communicate design intent - in visual, written and verbal formats - with architects, vendors, cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Balance design, business and customer needs to ensure a successful sales plan for each location.
• Ensure compliance with Landlord design manuals, state and local codes, ADA compatibility, etc.
• Anticipate and proactively identify potential hurdles and drive toward solutions.
• Effectively collaborate with internal and external design and fabrication partners

Project Management

• Manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Maintain regular communication with our architecture firm to ensure accuracy of design intent, finish and lighting schedules and all other project details.
• Organize and document all project details to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate clear communication with cross-functional partners.
• Work effectively in an extremely fast paced, unpredictable environment.

Team Player

• Collaborate regularly with the Brand Environment team, project managers, visual merchandising and our retail operations team, on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have the ability to lead and organize meetings to meet goals and deadlines.
• Bring a positive approach to new and challenging projects.
• Strong communication skills are essential- You will work with a lot of teams!

Qualifications

This role requires specific skills and experiences, including:

-Strong Experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite

-Degree in Architecture or equivalent experience

-Experience in Interior Design or Retail Design

-Proficiency in Google Workspace (G-Suite)

-Strong communication skills

-Exceptional organizational abilities

-Solution-oriented mindset

-Self-motivation and team collaboration

-Positive attitude

This role is based out of our SF Headquarters and is on site 3 days a week.

There will be frequent travel to project locations.

Perks

• Competitive pay and potential for equity compensation
• Flexible time off
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• 401k with Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• Wellness Allowance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00

TO APPLY

Check out our website and shoot hqhiring@marinelayer.com your resume and a thoughtful email about how you relate to our seven-day-weekend lifestyle. Cover letters are for the birds…

Submit a one page mood board that communicates at a high level, what your aspirational take on store design would be. This is to understand how you conceptually see the brand vs a detailed design proposal.

Marine Layer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants and employees of all genders, races, backgrounds, orientations, and nationalities.

Our Mission and Values

Responsibly build an iconic brand that inspires a life at ease.

We believe that every day should be easy, so we make stuff you love to wear as much as your old favorite shirt. By building a successful and responsible business, we aim to take care of our employees, our community, and our planet.