Senior Store Design Manager – Global

Job Description:

• Lead creative development and execution of HOKA retail concepts across store formats
• Translate brand strategy and consumer insights into site-specific architectural environments and consumer journeys
• Manage retail projects end-to-end from design through documentation, construction coordination, and store opening
• Create and present design narratives, sketches, plans, and renderings
• Execute and maintain the 365-store design toolkit
• Translate field insights and pilot-project learnings into recommendations for global design standards
• Lead prototyping and refinement of fixtures, furniture, and display systems
• Partner with Real Estate, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, Retail Brand Expression, and regional teams on site evaluation and design feasibility
• Direct external architects, design agencies, consultants, and fabricators, monitoring budgets and timelines
• Review regional design adaptations and provide creative direction aligned with global standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in Retail Design; 8–10 years preferred
• Experience executing retail design projects across flagship, brand, and outlet formats
• Experience managing new store openings, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects
• Experience directing external architects, agencies, consultants, and fabricators
• Experience contributing to and applying global design standards within a broader brand strategy
• Strong design communication through renderings, sketches, and presentations
• Solid architectural knowledge and hands-on execution experience
• Strong fixture and materials design experience
• Ability to translate brand and concept direction into market-appropriate retail environments
• Strong project management skills managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
• Solution-oriented problem-solving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Must reside in one of the approved states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and bonuses
• Financial planning and wellbeing programs
• Income protection, expense support, and investment plans
• Paid time away from work
• Generous discounts
• Community-based programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs and offerings