Store Design Manager

Brand: Bath & Body Works Location: Columbus, OH, US Location Type: Hybrid Job ID: 041M9 Job Area: Store Design and Construction Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Store Design Manager will lead a team of designers and external architectural consultants in the design implementation of more than 140 projects per annum in North America. They will work directly with the Leadership team and Key Stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle from pre-deal scoping through store opening to ensure timing, budget, design, and operational requirements are met. This person will draw on the collaboration and support of their Peer Managers in the greater store design team who implement stores worldwide and maintain the kit-of-parts, A&E program, and create new concepts. A demonstrated multi-year background in scaled program implementation, project management, and talent development is critical to this role.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Planning

• Collaborate with Construction, Finance, and Real Estate on the scope and budget development that informs the deal approval of each store project. Raise atypical considerations to Design Leadership for alignment.
• Influence Construction, Project Delivery, and Real Estate on project timelines to enable a balanced workload while meeting effective open dates and lease agreements. Assign projects to Designers and Architects.
• Partners with fellow Design Managers, Leadership, and Cross-functions to support the planning, design, and implementation of special projects and master program initiatives.
• Own project attribute tracking, project changes, and monitor system documentation to ensure accurate reporting of projects and timelines; proactively communicate to business owners and leadership.
• Support the management of parts inventory by regularly communicating project changes to strategic sourcing and partnering with them to inform their monthly buys, and by coordinating slow-moving inventory with projects.
• Supports, and collaborates with Design Director(s) and Peers on Leadership reviews, and Executive presentations. Will follow up with deliverables and prepare portions of the presentations.

Project Implementation

• Is responsible for the project design and quality control of all projects.
• Drives project team meetings and cross-functional plan reviews with Store Operations, Visual Operations, Asset Protection, Logistics, Construction, and Sourcing. Proactively track, communicate, and follow up with deliverables.
• Guides designers in translating design and merchandise standards in the store layouts, storefront design, project-related shop drawings, and troubleshooting during projects.
• Supervise workload and performance expectations of the external Architects and their engineers in the QC of construction documentation, and review/approve project RFPs and CRFs. Partner with this resource for schematic design when required. Support Architect and Finance in PO closeouts.
• Partners with Peers to inform global development and master program scope(s), and fully implement changes as defined by the program.

Talent Development and Supervision

• Actively understand designers' strengths and areas of interest to aid in work assignments and collaborative opportunities that further their growth and development while improving the team's performance in fulfilling business objectives.
• Consistently provide real-time constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance to direct reports to support professional growth.
• Self-advocate for your development with your manager, and others by actively talking about your strengths, seeking feedback, and identifying where your strengths may support business goals.
• Maintain records of your direct report's development and achievements and conduct quarterly HR-guided performance conversations.
• Partner with the Design Leadership team to meet business goals, calibrate talent, and raise workload needs.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in leading design and architectural implementation programs for retail, restaurant, or hospitality chains.
• Measurable experience and enthusiasm for developing talent and motivating a team to achieve objectives.
• Advanced use of AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft suite programs. Sketchup knowledge is helpful for team coaching.
• Knowledgeable of building/life safety codes, and Americans with Disability Act in the U.S., Canada, and its Provinces.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Demonstrated continuing education as relates to the design, implementation, and leadership

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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