Professional II, Stores Concept Converse
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Job Summary
Role Overview
The Professional II Stores Design Specialist is a global technical design role responsible for supporting the development and execution of Converse retail concepts across a global fleet (owned and/or partner doors). This role brings strong architectural and technical store design expertise to translate concept intent into detailed design deliverables including 3D modeling and render production construction-ready documentation support and cross-functional coordination.
This person will partner closely with Store Concepts Manager VM and regional stakeholders to ensure designs are brand-right buildable compliant and scalable while maintaining a high bar for visual quality and technical accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Store Design Development
- Produce technical design deliverables that support store projects from concept through execution including layout development elevations material application fixture integration and back-of-house planning.
- Translate concept/design direction into accurate spatial plans that account for customer journey operational flows accessibility requirements and store performance needs.
- Support project documentation packages in collaboration with Brand and external partners (e.g. drawing sets schedules finish plans details).
3D Modeling & Render Creation (Core Requirement)
- Create high-quality 3D models and photorealistic renders for new store concepts
- Develop visualizations that effectively communicate design intent materials lighting and storytelling moments to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain and evolve a library of reusable 3D assets (fixtures materials brand elements) to improve speed and consistency.
Design Standards Tools & Quality Control
- Support development and upkeep of design standards templates and technical guidelines that enable consistent execution across markets.
- Review partner/adaptation drawings for alignment to design intent technical standards and constructability; flag risks and recommend solutions.
- Ensure design packages reflect required compliance considerations (life safety accessibility/ADA durability maintenance sustainability goals where applicable).
Cross-Functional & Partner Collaboration
- Partner with Store Concepts and Brand teams to uphold Converse brand expression in the built environment.
- Coordinate with Store Development Construction Operations and VM to ensure designs are practical cost-aware and executable.
- Collaborate with external architects agencies fixture vendors and partners to deliver on quality timelines and standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Capture learnings from openings/remodels to refine details materials and standards over time.
- Support pilot testing of new fixtures/materials and new ways of visualizing concepts to accelerate decision-making.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical & Design Expertise
- Strong foundation in architecture interior architecture or environmental/retail design with proven ability to translate concept direction into technical design solutions.
- Demonstrated experience producing construction-oriented design documentation and partnering effectively with architects and construction teams.
- Strong understanding of retail-specific requirements: durability maintainability operations flow merchandising needs and customer journey.
Rendering / Visualization (Must Have)
- Proven ability to create high-quality 3D renders and compelling visualizations.
- Proficiency in relevant tools such as:
- 3D Rendering: SketchUp V-Ray Rhino Enscape 3ds Max Blender Lumion Twinmotion (or similar)
- Design Documentation: AutoCAD Revit (preferred) Adobe CC (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign) Bluebeam (or similar)
- Strong graphic sensibility and attention to lighting materials and composition.
Work Style & Collaboration
- Clear communicatorable to present design rationale and technical trade-offs to varied audiences.
- Detail-oriented with a consistent focus on quality and accuracy.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Architecture Interior Architecture/Design Industrial Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail design for global brands (multi-site rollout adaptation frameworks).
- Familiarity with fixture development detailing and vendor coordination.
- Experience creating toolkits/standards and supporting concept scalability across regions
- Fluent English is required with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken contexts.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
