Director Store Design

At Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL), every moment of every day revolves around our customers and our love of fashion. We believe fashion empowers our customers to put their best foot forward when it matters the most. From the design table to the stores and our digital channels, we are always finding new ways to create memorable customer experiences, backed by a strong brand portfolio and powered by the most passionate people in the industry.

Job Description

This role will contribute to RCL's success with the objective to create outstanding in-store experiences in all our banners. This role has the talent to lead the design process and/or evolve new store design concepts and new programs. Incumbent must have the ability implement new concepts and details and to align existing design concepts and details with new concepts – partial or total; must actively partner with multiple other creative teams (External firms, Store Planning team, Visual Presentation, Marketing and Operations) to drive brand vision objectives into exceptional physical realities to create outstanding customer experiences.

Tasks and responsibilities:

With creative leadership, you will manage the design and drafting teams, as well as :

• Continuously provide coaching, direction and leadership to support a performance driven - strong, innovative & agile creative team and environment. 
• Inspire and engage all teams to seek personal and creative development through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure Store Planning teams in are continuously updated on industry news and trends, gain market and competitive knowledge, assess and develop RCL program needs and successes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Interior Design or Architecture and/or 12 to 15 years of related managerial retail design experience ;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of expertise:
  • partnering with visual merchandising and marketing teams;
  • managing multi functional and cross functional teams;
  • in executing complex design solutions, retail a preferable asset.
• Technical skills required: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup (3D rendering);
• Knowledge and use of AI tools an asset (ex: Mid Journey, Dalle, LookX).

Additional Information

What we offer (Why work with us):

• Hybrid work environment; 
• A competitive benefits package (Full Time Employees Only);
• Paid Time Off ( Sick Time, Flex Days & Vacation (Full Time Employees Only);
• Additional benefits include annual bonus potential, opportunities for advancement and tuition reimbursement;
• 50% discount at all Reitmans (Canada) Limited brands (Penningtons, Reitmans & RW&CO.);
• Generous Employee Referral Policy.

If this inspires you…let’s talk. Send us your resume today! 

By the way, did you know that Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference. 

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and  contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.  

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.