Michael Kors Store Design Project Manager
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Michael Kors seeks a Store Design Project Manager in the NY Metro Area to lead retail store schematic-to-construction projects.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand known for modern American sportswear, accessories and footwear. The label is part of Capri Holdings Limited, a multi-brand fashion group. As an employer, Michael Kors emphasizes creative design, global retail expansion and cross-brand career mobility within the Capri Holdings portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create schematic designs for new stores and produce sketches/elevations to support executive review and approval.
- Manage and coordinate external consultants and vendors, including production architects, engineers, renderers and furniture suppliers.
- Oversee design development and the production of construction documents; review, redline and approve architectural and engineering deliverables.
- Review and approve millwork, storefront and signage shop drawings to ensure consistency with the design intent.
- Resolve landlord review comments to secure approvals while protecting the store design concept.
- Coordinate with the visual department to deliver merchandising collateral (mannequins, product enhancers, graphics, artwork) to stores.
- Research and source alternative finishes and millwork to achieve cost savings and maintain design quality.
- Participate in the collaborative design of new fixtures and store models and propose solutions for issues affecting schedule, cost or design integrity across multiple projects.
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- Minimum 5+ years professional experience; retail architecture/interior experience preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under aggressive timelines with strong initiative.
- Excellent presentation skills; able to tailor communications to executive and operational audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize work independently.
- Availability to travel as required.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally with a background in retail architecture or interior design and demonstrated experience delivering store projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
Education
Architecture or Interior Design degree.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA. 481 luxury roles are listed in New York on Cerulean, 8 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the New York region, Cerulean lists 581 open positions — 10 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 2.173 open roles in USA, including 49 added in the last 48 hours.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous paid time off & holiday schedule; Summer Fridays; Internal mobility across brands; Cross-brand discount; Exclusive employee sales; Fav 5 Cards (MK friends & family discount); 401(k) match; Paid parental leave; Thrive wellness program; Commuter benefits; Gym discounts.
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a fast-paced, design-driven environment that values creativity, commercial awareness and cross-functional collaboration. The brand supports internal mobility across the Capri Holdings group and emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset among its teams.
About Cerulean
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