Director Store Design

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Director, Store Design, directs the full store design process for Full Price, Off Price, and Travel Retail, and Wholesale formats across international markets. This role combines creative problem‑solving, technical design expertise, and disciplined project management to deliver elevated retail environments that reflect the brand’s identity and meet business, operational, and regional requirements. The ideal candidate is a strategic and solutions oriented leader, guiding teams through complex planning and design challenges by mobilizing resources, evaluating multiple pathways forward, and driving resolution that balances brand integrity, cost and timeline.

A Day in the Life:

This role serves as a strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end delivery of global store design projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from concept development through construction and store opening across multiple regions and formats. The position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Retail, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, IT, Construction, and international teams to develop innovative design solutions that balance brand integrity, operational requirements, customer experience, timelines, and budget objectives.

The role is accountable for driving complex design, planning, and construction decisions, translating business and operational needs into scalable spatial solutions, and ensuring adherence to global design standards while adapting to local market requirements. Responsibilities include managing project budgets and schedules, maintaining design standards, reviewing architectural and construction documentation, guiding landlord approvals, evaluating design and fixture specifications, and ensuring successful execution of store environments that support both brand presentation and commercial objectives.

Additionally, the role serves as a key problem solver and thought partner, proactively identifying risks, developing multiple solution pathways, and aligning stakeholders around decisions that maintain project momentum and design excellence. Through strong industry expertise, vendor relationships, and cross-functional influence, this position drives enterprise-level outcomes, supports global growth initiatives, and mentors junior team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree. Architecture or interior design degree preferred but not required
• 12 years of experience in Retail architecture, store design, or multi-site project
• Leadership- experience leading, managing, mentoring an internal team as well as outside consultants
• Experience in both traditional design firms and field construction strongly preferred
• Portfolio showcasing both conceptual design, custom millwork, built project experience
• Ability to develop concept sketches and design detailing efficiently within tight timelines
• Experience supporting international retail markets preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑up skills
• Comfortable collaborating with global teams across multiple time zones and working flexibly as needed to support international meetings and project timelines.
• Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects across varying phases

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross functional team environment.

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

Our Store Design & Construction team is a strategic group of creatives and project managers focused on providing a one-of-a-kind experience for customers from the moment they step inside our boutiques. We do this by building a welcoming store environment, bringing Tory’s vision to life with unique displays and fixtures at every new location and with every renovation. Our work balances the dream with practicality — we care about the aesthetics and the electrical! — and we love taking a blueprint from concept to concrete reality. As we continue to expand our global footprint and scale, we invite you to join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 160,000.00 USD - 180,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [email protected].