Responsibilities

• Translate brand direction from Creative Studio into executable designs and lead concept design for new customer touchpoints, creating foundational standards that stay intact as we replicate them at scale.
• Own design development on select special projects and flagships, from programming through site feasibility, stakeholder workshops, and final documentation.
• Balance aesthetic, functional, operational, and financial needs by partnering with end users and cross-functional teams.
• Specify smart material and finish choices that are durable and sourceable.
• Collaborate with external architects and engineers to keep design intent intact through execution.
• Work side-by-side with internal Construction Managers to provide guidance, resolve on-site challenges, and participate in the Construction Administration phase.
• Create presentations that land with end users and leadership by weaving together vision, program, and customer experience.
• Partner with retail and marketing teams to provide creative direction for campaigns, seasonal store designs, and new product launches.
• Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and pivot prototypical design strategies effectively to maintain alignment with the company's growth trajectory.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional architecture or interior design experience with a concentration on scalable retail, commercial, or hospitality work.
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Figma and modern 3D Spatial software.
• Strong Design development experience with FF&E experience, millwork detailing, and ability to present design narratives to executive level stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of aligning creative work with financial constraints, scalability, and operational feasibility, paired with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment characterized by rapid change, pivots, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week (up to 5 days encouraged) at the assigned location.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites, vendor facilities, and cross-functional workshops.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.