coffeehouse concepts design manager - Environments & Special Projects

About the role

Now Brewing – Coffeehouse Design Manager, Concepts Environments & Special Projects! From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a Design Manager on the Concepts Environments & Special Projects team, you will help define and evolve the physical expression of the Starbucks brand. You will create scalable environmental design systems and standards while designing high-profile stores, pop-ups, and in-store experiences that celebrate place, test new ideas, and set new benchmarks. You will translate strong ideas into brand-defining, commercially viable solutions. This role requires a thoughtful, hands-on designer who moves fluidly between strategy and detail, works independently and collaboratively, and is willing to tackle any task needed to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop coffeehouse environmental design direction that translate brand strategy into compelling, scalable physical experiences.
• Create and evolve global design standards and adaptive strategies that respond to existing conditions, maintain a consistent customer and partner experience, and adapt to evolving brand and business needs.
• Support and develop designs for high-profile stores, strategic renovations, pop-ups, and in-store experiences from concept through implementation.
• Partner across internal teams and with external consultants, fabricators, and vendors to align design, technical, operational, and business requirements.
• Support commercialization by coordinating design intent, specifications, sourcing, schedules, budgets, documentation, and implementation requirements.
• Produce clear narratives, presentations, drawings, visualizations, material palettes, prototypes, and design documentation that support decisions and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design or relevant field.
• Graduate degree a plus.
• 3+ years of professional experience in interior design, environmental design, architecture, retail design, or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong concept development and the ability to translate ideas into built environments.
• Experience contributing to projects across multiple phases, from research and early concept through design development, documentation, prot