Director, Architecture & Design

RH is seeking a Director, Architecture & Design to lead the North American expansion of our Next Generation Design Galleries. Working across the Development & Design team and with key internal and external partners, this leader will translate the RH design vision into exceptional spaces from site identification through Gallery opening.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Drive the rollout of Next Generation Design Galleries, guiding projects from site identification and concept design through construction and opening
- Lead consultant onboarding, planning and entitlement processes, and external architects of record in the development of permit sets and construction administration
- Develop design standards and architectural details for all Galleries
- Collaborate with Development & Design partners and cross-functional teams to align plans with merchandising and operational requirements
- Partner with the Construction team to resolve on-site design challenges and review submittals and shop drawings for alignment with design intent
- Support the design, development, and sourcing of hospitality and retail fixtures
- Partner with the Gallery Preservation team to incorporate operational feedback into future designs and execute special projects

OUR REQUIREMENTS

- 10+ years of experience in large-scale, high-end retail or hospitality design, including floor plans, programming, elevations, details, and the management of concurrent projects through Gallery opening
- Degree in architecture preferred
- Proven leader of teams of architects and designers, delivering project priorities, and communicating status to senior leadership
- Experience participating in executive-level project reviews, translating design vision and direction into successful execution
- Superior time-management skills and a self-directed mindset suited to a fast-paced, continually evolving environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach grounded in positive intent and focused on what is right
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to advance design studies from concept sketches to schematic design packages
- Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time