** Studio Principal, Retail**

**Job Category****:** Architecture - Proj Mgmt **Requisition Number****:** STUDI001304 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

When you join Little, you become part of a national team that is eager to uncover design solutions that elevate client performance, is dedicated to sustainability, and is relentless in thinking of others first. You also become a member of one of VM SDs Top 5 Retail Design Firms in the nation.

As the **Store Design Studio Principal (located in Charlotte, NC),** youll lead a team that closely partners with national and international corporate retail clients on design needs that include, ideation, implementation, and rollout. We work side-by-side with clients in a variety of market sectors including, Fashion & Beauty, Jewelry, Sporting Goods, Consumer Electronics, Collegiate, Home Improvement, and Pharmacy - to focus our expertise and creativity on crafting ROI-based design, embracing technologies and processes that enhance economies of scale, assuring speed-to-market and elevating sales for our clients.

**Our Ideal Candidate** for this opportunity is an ambitious, creative leader who is passionate about finding ways to elevate the performance of our clients through creative collaboration, and who is excited about leading the strategic direction, growth, and evolution of our nationally known Store Design Studio. We are also looking for someone with the following:

* A creative retail background you understand retail, are familiar with the concept of speed-to-market, prototype design/management, and the drivers that are important to corporate retail clients. You also have a strong commercial retail background as well as retail store design experience.

* A deep understanding of the retail development process and terminology and are a recognized thought leader or have the ability and desire to become one in the world of retail architecture and design.

* Established relationships and contacts in the corporate retail and retail developer markets with proven business relationships and/or development skills.

* Outstanding leadership you are an empathetic and active listener, genuinely interested in people, and able to build followership among teammates and clients alike, providing motivation and encouragement

* Great communication skills whether verbally or in written form, people understand your ideas, and the way you share them; you are a creative problem solver; and

* A passion for growing and retaining talent the people who work with you feel you have their best interests at heart, you are invested in their careers and you are resourceful.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

* Professional Registration or Certification is required in the persons discipline (eg. AIA or NCIDQ).

* 10 years of experience in the architecture and design industry; at least 5 of those years should be in the role of leading other team members.

* Significant experience in all facets of retail, preferably focused on national, multi-unit rollout/program retail, and a strong work ethic.

* Experience as an account or client manager, responsible for the financial management of an account or body of work.

**Why Little:**

In addition to being one of the top retail design firms, Little is a place where youll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them

excited about coming to work each day, youll hear that its the people. Its also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us. And, if wellness matters to you, youll be thrilled to know that youll be working in one of Charlottes first LEED and WELL Certified workspaces.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your letter of interest, resume and portfolio for review.

Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact careers@littleonline.com or a member of our HR Team

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