Director, Store Design
Core
Lead the creative vision, interior design, and design execution for Sweetgreen's store design studio across the full project lifecycle, from prototype to construction turnover.
Role type
Director of Store Design (Senior IC with team leadership)
Builds
Interior design solutions, spatial planning, materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment for restaurant locations
Domain
Restaurant & Hospitality / Interior Design & Architecture
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Interior design leadership, spatial planning, construction documentation, vendor management, budget management, design standards development, cross-functional collaboration, project timeline management, value engineering, operational design expertise
Preferred skills
Retail, residential, and hospitality interior design experience, kitchen equipment and operational design knowledge, architecture/engineering firm oversight
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire the design team to create high-quality interior design and architectural solutions; Own the interior design point of view including space planning, materials, finishes, and fixtures; Review and approve all restaurant designs for new and renovation projects; Manage relationships with interior design, architecture, engineering, and specialty vendors; Ensure quality and on-time delivery of layout packages and construction drawings; Support cross-functional goals to develop effective store layouts meeting functional and business needs; Develop the annual operating plan, budget, and forecast updates for the design studio
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership