Overview:

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Senior Manager, Store Design and Fixture Development to join our team in Buffalo, New York. As a Store Design and Fixture Development Senior Manager, you will be responsible for designing, collaborating, and managing the development of retail store fixtures and the overall store environment. If you are a creative and detail-oriented professional with expertise in store design and fixture development, join our team and contribute to crafting engaging retail experiences. 

Additional Details:

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and develop fixture and display designs for select projects, ensuring alignment with retail objectives and design standards 
• Design, review, and comment on shop drawings for retail fixtures using AutoCAD, REVIT, and other tools, collaborating to resolve identified issues
• Research and recommend new materials, technologies, and lighting solutions to enhance retail environments, promoting innovative design standards 
• Coordinate and oversee the development, production, and installation of fixtures and visual merchandising concepts tailored to enterprise wide units 
• Maintain and advocate for fixture standards and guidelines, managing archives of design drawings, creative documents, and digital assets to support best practices and compliance 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in interior architecture, architecture, themed  entertainment, fine art, or related field 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in interior design, architectural firms, creative agencies, or corporate visual merchandising 
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with additional expertise in 3D design software such as SketchUp and Revit, along with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong passion for retail design and visual merchandising, with an interest in collaborating with creatives, internal departments, and product developers 
• Detail-oriented with a keen aesthetic sense, and a solid understanding of furniture and fixture design, production, and sourcing, while staying updated on industry trends in retail technology
• A portfolio is required when interviewing for this role