Sr. Manager, Fixture

Primary Purpose

The Senior Manager, Global Fixture Development in Architecture, supports the team in the development of millwork initiatives and maintains the millwork and VM props library for Coach. This individual works closely with internal and external partners in Production, Procurement, Construction, Visual Merchandising, and our Global Vendor Base.

Responsibilities

• Support the brand with the development of new fixtures and VM props
• Have a keen interest in furniture and retail design, especially with other retailers
• Work with procurement teams to go out to suppliers for pricing, answer RFI’s and provide further details for pricing clarity
• Review shop drawings, finish samples, and prototypes; ensure feedback is given in accordance to timelines provided
• Maintain finish & fixture library; ensure millwork documentation is current and available to cross-functional teams
• Develop detailed millwork design drawings
• Actively participate in and produce presentations for weekly design meetings

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of millwork level detailing and materials
• Strong design and 3D presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as well as flexibility/adaptability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with condensed timelines
• Able to set priorities with strong initiative
• Advanced proficiency in SketchUp, SketchUp Layout, Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and proficient in AutoCAD, and Excel
• Professional degree in Architecture, Industrial Design or similar
• 6+ years relevant experience in millwork design, retail store design, architecture or construction

Qualifications

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance