Director, Architecture & Design

About the role

RH is seeking a Director, Architecture & Design to lead the North American expansion of our Next Generation Design Galleries. Working across the Development & Design team and with key internal and external partners, this leader will translate the RH design vision into exceptional spaces from site identification through Gallery opening.

Responsibilities

• Drive the rollout of Next Generation Design Galleries, guiding projects from site identification and concept design through construction and opening.
• Lead consultant onboarding, planning and entitlement processes, and external architects of record in the development of permit sets and construction administration.
• Develop design standards and architectural details for all Galleries.
• Collaborate with Development & Design partners and cross‑functional teams to align plans with merchandising and operational requirements.
• Partner with the Construction team to resolve on‑site design challenges and review submittals and shop drawings for alignment with design intent.
• Support the design, development, and sourcing of hospitality and retail fixtures.
• Partner with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and execute special projects.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in large‑scale, high‑end retail or hospitality design, including floor plans, programming, elevations, details, and the management of concurrent projects through Gallery opening.
• Degree in architecture preferred.
• Proven leader of teams of architects and designers, delivering project priorities, and communicating status to senior leadership.
• Experience participating in executive‑level project reviews, translating design vision and direction into successful execution.
• Superior time‑management skills and a self‑directed mindset suited to a fast‑paced, continually evolving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach grounded in positive intent and focused on what is right.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to advance design studies from concept sketches to schematic design packages.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.