Associate Manager, Retail Experience Concept Design

Associate Manager, Retail Experience Concept DesignThis role will sit under the Visual Merchandising Team, focusing on brand experiences through retail interiors, store windows, showrooms, and special projects. As we continue to build out our brand strategy for retail creative, this role will be an important piece of that strategy as we work to elevate the store experience. The focus of this role will be to building out creative briefs for store installation and brand moments starting from concepting, 3D Modeling, to final execution. The ideal candidate has not only technical 2D/3D design skills, but a true passion for design, fashion, and branding. They can collaborate cross functionally and approach commercial spaces with a thoughtful and aesthetic eye.Concept DevelopmentPartnering with Sr. manager in research and ideating design concepts for retail elevations through mood boards, 2D & 3D rendering of store interiors and windows.Close connection with brand marketing concept and ability to build out creative briefs for retail environments within the brand scope.Providing ideas across materiality and layout through development to fabrication.Spatial Planning and DesignCreating layouts for retail interiors and windows, including fixtures, mannequins, clothing, props, and marketing collateral.Site surveys of various retail spaces to understand feasibility in concept.Sourcing / ProductionProducing detailed plans, files and layouts for vendor production and fabrication.Partnering with and overseeing technical drawings/plans to execute design and scalable activationsSourcing materials for sampling and production.Skills:3-5 years of experienceProject Management Skills. Ability to be agile in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlinesTechnical skills of 3D & 2D design. Proficiency in design soft wear such as SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative SuiteTechnical knowledge of production, build out, and materialityAn eye for aesthetics in functional spaces and the ability to story tell through mood boards.Specific interest in fashion, branding, retail experience, and interior designAttention to detailBenefits at GapMerchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.Employee stock purchase plan.Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.See more of the benefits we offer.For eligible employeesGap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. Salary Range: $93,700 - $121,800 USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.