Architectural Design Associate

RH Architectural Design Associate

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far-reaching. The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers, and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services, and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste, and place maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

At RH, the retail design game has changed and Gallery Development is the group that brings the RH vision to life. From cafes, to rooftop parks and outdoor European gardens to design gallery showrooms, we are delivering the best home furnishing experience in the US and Canada. We take beautiful properties, and often historic or architecturally significant structures, in North America's most sought after markets and create the high-end RH flagship galleries that blur the lines between residential and retail, and retail and hospitality. As part of the Gallery Development team, you can be a part of this movement.

RH is seeking an Architectural Design Associate to work in collaboration with the rest of the Gallery Development team, and other internal partners, through the design and construction phases for new Next Generation Design Galleries, remodels, and fixture updates. In this role, you will contribute to Gallery Development design standards and details library. This position will provide design and project leadership support to a wide range of new initiatives, special projects and remodel efforts. You are extremely flexible and enjoy a "startup" mentality and environment that changes day to day and will "assume positive intentions" at all times.

Your Responsibilities

• Live Our Vision, Values, and Beliefs
• Support multiple new galleries through any number of different phases from concept design through construction and gallery opening
• Full understanding of, and ability to draft and manipulate, architectural plans and details
• Produce C level design presentations
• Coordinate designs and details with outsourced architects for successful implementation into construction drawings
• Support fixture design, development and sourcing and other finish materials and custom elements
• Support development and maintenance of architectural standards
• Reviews submittals and shop drawings for owner supplied items and key design elements
• Collaborates with the Visual, Creative and Operations teams and other members of the Gallery Development team to review plans and determine merchandising and operational requirements
• Proactively communicate critical issues appropriately and provide recommended actions and solutions

Our Requirements

• BA / BS Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of design experience
• Must be a proven leader, who drives results through motivation, direction, leadership, and strong problem solving skills
• In the performance of all duties assigned, ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision while exercising broad discretion and professional judgment
• Proficient in project schedule management, plan checking and coordination during construction as necessary to meet project milestones
• Communicate effectively with guests, fellow team members and leaders
• Proven ability to adapt and change directions quickly and effectively
• Effectively collaborate and work cooperatively with cross-functional partners and teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail in all presentation and production materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Retail design experience is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Tools (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
• Proficient in AutoCAD , Revit and Sketchup

Physical Requirements

• Periodic travel local and domestic travel