Location: Seattle, WA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: 8+ years
Compensation: $83,700
OverviewREI is seeking an innovative Sr Concept Designer, who is responsible for delivering solutions that connect the REI brand, strategy, and physical design through the execution of built projects. This role is responsible for the development of new concepts and creative guidance of strategic initiatives to enhance our existing store fleet. The Sr Concept Designer will lead the development, cross-divisional alignment, and implementation of new fixtures, furniture, lighting, artwork, and signage. This role works in partnership with Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Merchants, Construction, Finance, and Sourcing to support the Co-op’s strategic direction. Additionally, this role is responsible for supporting strategic programs and initiatives work, value engineering and prototyping.
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Responsibilities And QualificationsThis role requires advanced knowledge of retail concept development and is able to manage projects with high levels of ambiguity and budget complexity. The ideal candidate is able to manage both tactical and strategic projects. They are able to use a wide range of strategies, concepts, and previous experience to determine a course of action and deliver independently. They are able to effectively influence and negotiate solutions when the path forward is unclear, and they are able to make trade-offs when evaluating opportunity vs. available resources.
Responsible for the development of new concepts and creative guidance for strategic initiatives from full store experience to individual category development where the strategy may not be defined.
Responsible for delivering the conceptualization, prototyping, and piloting process to publish new solutions for the Design Catalog.
Responsible for advising senior leaders with decision support and impact to business initiatives.
