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About the Role

Rivian is seeking a Lead Design Manager to lead the conceptualization, design, and build-out of our Retail, Service, and Delivery locations. This role is responsible for driving design development and coordination across Rivian’s real estate portfolio, ensuring brand, operational, and technical standards are realized in high-performing, beautiful, and functional spaces. The role requires a creative, systems-oriented designer for a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple design projects through all phases: concepts, schematic, design development, construction documentation and implementation
Develop test fits, space planning and conceptual design packages
Lead coordination between internal stakeholders including Real Estate, Construction, Centralized Design & Standards Teams, Operations, IT/AV, Security Managers, EHS, End Users and Brand
Lead coordination with external partners including Architects, Consultants, General Contractors, Authorities having Jurisdiction, and Utility companies
Review and provide feedback to consultant deliverables to ensure consistency with Rivian’s design guidelines, standards and jurisdictional requirements
Own and maintain project-specific design schedules and ensure timely deliverables
Conduct site visits through due diligence and construction as required to ensure design intent is maintained
Collaborate with internal standards and centralized teams to continuously improve design processes, documentation standards and consultant onboarding
Oversee construction administration including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs and performing site walks
Partner with end users, Standards & Prototyping Team, construction, operations, and real estate to properly ingest new initiatives and mature them through the budgeting, design approval and execution gates
Identify areas to streamline and improve the design process and the applications of standards to projects throughout the facilities department
Engage with local jurisdictions and develop necessary documentation and presentations for public hearings

Requirements

6-8+ years of architectural or interior design experience
A bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design or related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating built commercial interior design or architecture experience
Effective communication skills, both verbal and visual
Be resourceful, innovative, and proactive
Ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
Ability to present to large groups of people and leadership teams
Proficient in learning new software and workflows
Ability to self-manage and own initiatives, developing comprehensive work plans, setting goals, and executing results

Skills

Excellent Autodesk Revit skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in AutoCAD

Location

East Coast Region
North America

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

6-8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design or related field

Salary/Compensations

USD 135,800 - 169,800
Annual performance bonus
Equity awards

Benefits

Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Rivian’s 401(k) Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program

About the Company

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.
We constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done.
We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown.
Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
Candidate Personal Data may be collected, used and disclosed for purposes including tracking interactions with the recruiting system, carrying out, analyzing and improving the application and recruitment process, establishing an employment relationship, complying with legal obligations, recordkeeping, ensuring network and information security, preventing fraud, and as otherwise permitted by law.
Candidate Personal Data may be shared with internal personnel, Rivian affiliates, and service providers.
Candidate Personal Data may be transferred or stored internationally, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud.
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