Principal Associate, Design Manager (Cafes) | Retail Bank
Core
Lead end-to-end architectural and interior design for Capital One Cafes and retail branches, managing projects from concept through construction administration.
Role type
Senior IC Architectural/Interior Design Manager
Builds
Physical retail spaces (cafes and branches) for customer banking experiences
Domain
Retail banking + Commercial Architecture/Interior Design
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Architectural project management, Interior design, Construction documentation, Site analysis, Space planning, Value engineering, Material selection, Code compliance, 3D visualization, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
NCIDQ/NCARB certification, Multi-unit retail/hospitality design experience, AutoCAD/SketchUp proficiency, Brand building initiatives, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing systems knowledge
Technologies
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp 3D
Responsibilities
Oversee architectural design and documentation for new-build and renovation projects; Guide external architects through due diligence and code reviews; Lead exterior and interior design using sketches and 3D visualization; Manage architects of record to ensure high-quality construction documents; Supervise design execution during Construction Administration; Apply creative problem-solving to create functional design solutions within budget.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight