Senior Architectural Store Designer
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our Store Design team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves creating retail spaces that feel innovative, thoughtful, approachable while reflecting the Kendra Scott brand and identity.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design Leadership: Lead architectural design across all retail format types, from schematic design through construction documentation and close-out.
Experience reviewing architectural standards, prototypical drawing sets, and design guidelines.
Review architectural drawings, fixture plans, and technical details aligned to luxury retail standards.
Cook with MEP engineers, general contractors, landlord teams, and fabricators to ensure project feasibility and design fidelity.
Retail Environment & Brand Integration: Translate Kendra Scott brand identity and customer experience objectives into spatial and architectural solutions.
Ensure store circulation, adjacencies, fixture placement, and material selections support the intended guest journey and operational efficiency.
Advise on materials, finishes, lighting, and sustainable practices consistent with brand standards and project budgets.
Partner with the Visual Merchandising and Store Operations teams to align design intent with operational realities.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the conceptual design team and technical consultants to ensure alignment between vision and execution.
Qualifications
4+ years of professional experience in architecture, interior architecture, interior design or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 4-6 years focused on retail or commercial environments.
Strong proficiency in architectural documentation, detailing, and construction administration.
Experience managing and mentoring junior design staff.
Ability to merge creative design with constructability and operational efficiency.
Strong leadership in architectural documentation, detailing, and coordination.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts and technical solutions to cross-functional stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.