Design Manager
R&D Architecture and Prototype Team
Provide detailed design support and deliver key moments in flagship, junior flagship and other high profile or unique Old Navy locations.
Manage high profile project budgets and track costs of owner supplied materials. Identify cost-saving opportunities as needed to maintain budgets.
Direct photo shoots for high profile and brand defining stores after store open.
Develop and maintain the Old Navy Design Guidelines for use by implementation team.
Liaise between prototype/development team and implementation team.
Coordinate and execute mockups/prototypes with vendors for key store elements or moments.
Generate 3D models of stores as needed (including storefront and key fixtures) to ensure design decisions are sound.
Partner with Real Estate and Finance as needed to complete high-level gut checks and/or feasibility studies on prospective new spaces.
Partner with Procurement and Finance to manage inventory of fixtures and devise strategy on using excess inventory. Recommend vendor selection for key store elements.
Implemented and executed the Old Navy Outlet concept in the first test store in 2012.
Redesigned the Old Navy cashwrap fixture for rollout in all 2013 stores.
Executed Master Service Agreement with new floor vendor for diamond polished concrete floors.
Design lead for select special projects including storefront remodels and back-of-house updates based on one-off requests from the landlord or Store Operations.
Designer for several standard rollout stores in the US and Canada including Old Navy Outlet.
Designed value-engineered remodel scope storefront reusing existing windows, mullions, entry grille, and canopy while recladding all QuarryCast piers with Alucobond.
