Design Director

Who We Are

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Purpose

The Design Lead is a strategic and creative leader responsible for shaping and driving the evolution of Reece USAs retail store environments. Serving as both a visionary and a practitioner, the Design Lead partners with executives and internal teams to align design direction with business strategy, while mentoring a team of analysts and managing external partners. This role is pivotal in ensuring divisional branch design reinforces brand identity, enhances customer experience, and scales efficiently across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of branch design strategies and principles in alignment with executive vision

Translate strategic goals into creative concepts and branch design standards

Oversee the production of conceptual and schematic designs for new builds, relocations, remodels, and other special projects

Mentor and coach junior team members, reviewing work and guiding development

Review and approve sign packages, finish palettes, and layout recommendations

Lead consultant coordination, including external architects and vendors

Manage architectural documentation standards across all formats and regions

Conduct design reviews, executive presentations, and business case support

Monitor retail and experiential design trends to inform store evolution

Partner with customer research and insights teams to translate data into actionable design responses

Support capital planning and budgeting efforts related to design initiatives

Key Competencies and Skills Required

Demonstrated leadership in design strategy and execution (retail experience a plus)

Deep understanding of customer behavior, operational flows, and retail trends

Strong conceptual, visual, and communication skills

Expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Procore, and Bluebeam.

Experience leading teams and managing vendor relationships

Comfort working with executive stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decisions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or related field

7+ years of experience in retail design, with a strong portfolio of realized work

Proven track record of leading design projects across multiple locations

Comfortable with a player-coach dynamic: leading strategy and contributing directly to execution

Willingness to travel as required (~20%)

Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. Were also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families.

All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays

• Parental Leave

Voluntary benefits:

• Vision

• Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream

We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law.