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Manager, Store Design (Retail Architect)

San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026

💰 $170,000/yr($135,660/yr – $170,000/yr)

About the role

Job ID: 285423
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Real Estate/Prop Dev
Work Location: Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. 

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up? As Manager of Store Design, you'll be the creative force behind Sephora's iconic retail environments, ensuring every space reflects our brand identity and delivers an innovative client experience. The work you do will impact beauty, as you lead the end-to-end design process — from concept to completion — bringing the physical expression of our brand to life across North America. You'll manage a talented team of Store Designers that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about creating beautiful, functional, and cost-effective stores that elevate the Sephora experience.

What You'll Do:

Coach, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of Store Designers, providing guidance through design challenges, layouts, and storefront design while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth
Collaborate cross-functionally with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Merchandising, and Property Development throughout all stages of store design to ensure seamless project delivery
Develop project scope of work, including review of codes, tenant criteria, merchandise requirements, and all relevant design elements to be incorporated into each project
Oversee quality control in partnership with third-party architecture firms, ensuring all drawings meet Sephora's design standards, are accurate throughout the project lifecycle, and support on-schedule construction
Lead design implementation from construction documentation through permitting, expertly communicating Sephora's brand point of view to external partners, landlords, and building officials
Provide input and feedback on store design tools, including templates, design guidelines, ideal plans, feasibility studies, and high-level gut checks
Navigate high-profile and complex projects, including special initiatives such as time studies and prototype/template standards development
Drive process evolution by introducing best-in-class industry practices and leading new process development as needed
Contribute fresh industry insights to continuously improve the delivery of on-brand, beautiful, functional, and cost-effective store designs

What You'll Bring:

7+ years of experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or a related field
5+ years of experience direct people leadership and managing high-performing design teams
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, with related experience in Retail Architecture, Retail Design, or a similar field
High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS Max is a plus
Strong architectural design skills, including floor plans, interior elevations, storefront design, and construction documentation
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders
Budget management proficiency, with the ability to oversee project budgets effectively while balancing cost, quality, and schedule
Strategic agility and problem-solving mindset, with the a