Leader, Architecture & Design

RH is seeking a Leader of Architecture & Design to bring our vision for next-generation Design Galleries to life. Working across Development, Design, Construction and internal business teams, this leader will guide new ground-up galleries from concept through opening, ensuring the design vision is executed with quality, precision and operational excellence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead ground-up Next-Generation Design Gallery projects through all phases of development, from concept design and construction through gallery opening
• Direct the onboarding and work of consultants and architects of record through planning, entitlement, permitting and construction administration
• Develop design standards and architectural details for new Design Galleries
• Own open design items and priorities, collaborating with internal partners to integrate merchandising and operational requirements into project plans
• Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges with clarity and urgency
• Drive hospitality and retail fixture design, development and sourcing, including the review of submittals, shop drawings and FF&E procurement for key design elements
• Conduct site visits, requiring approximately 30% travel, and collaborate with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and special projects

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including the development of floor plans, programming, elevations and details
• College degree in architecture preferred
• Experience managing concurrent projects through all phases of design development and gallery opening
• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to translate concept sketches into formal schematic design packages
• Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, interpreting design direction and translating that direction into successful execution
• Strong written and verbal communication, meeting leadership and time-management skills, with the ability to direct consultants and clearly communicate project status and priorities to senior leaders