Sr. 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:

You are a talented designer with a sharp mind for process and project management, with a strong decorative and sourcing background. The Senior Director, Store Design is responsible for leading and motivating a team through the store design process from initial design concept through store opening. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are an expert problem solver. You flourish in the design, architecture, and construction process. With strong interpersonal skills and social fluency, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and partners worldwide and can navigate complex discussions and negotiations, aligning design goals with financial and operational targets. You act as a strategic architect of solutions, navigating high-impact, cross-functional challenges by leveraging deep industry knowledge, a robust network of partners and a disciplined decision-making framework to drive results across global store development initiatives. You lead the resolution of complex global store planning and design challenges, providing scalable, brand-right solutions through scenario analysis, executive alignment, and proactive stakeholder management

A Day in the Life:

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with the SVP, Brand Environments, Global Head of Store Design and Construction and Visual Merchandising to align on vision, priorities, and execution strategies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Global Partners and cross-functional teams including Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, IT, and Real Estate.

Team Development & Culture

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 direct reports, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative team culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to team members, ensuring growth in both technical and leadership capabilities.
• Champion a culture of creativity, innovation, and design excellence within the Store Design function.

Design Execution & Brand Integrity

• Collaborate with Store Construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained through execution across all store formats.
• Conduct store visits and site reviews to uphold brand standards and ensure consistency in customer experience globally.
• Support the SVP in onboarding new millwork vendors, navigating challenges such as China tariffs and global sourcing complexities.

Concept Development & Rollouts

• Lead the budgeting and scheduling of new concept rollouts, including value engineering of flagship design elements for scalability across commercial and wholesale environments.
• Drive the evolution and maintenance of global design guidelines, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Partner closely with the Creative Director in all aspects of design for stores and office environments.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to ensure design investments deliver measurable ROI and align with financial targets.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to optimize vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage design budgets effectively.
• Forecast and neutralize emerging risks, translating ambiguity into actionable strategies while balancing innovation, speed-to-market, and operational feasibility at scale.

Communication & Influence

• Act as a key communicator and information conduit, ensuring critical updates, design standards, and strategic shifts are clearly disseminated across teams.
• Present design strategies and updates to executive leadership, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree (Architecture or interior design degree preferred)
• 12+ years of direct or related experience, luxury retail and international experience is a plus
• Time spent in a traditional design firm and field construction experience is strongly preferred   
• Ability to oversee a team of project managers and freelance staff, previous management experience is required
• Previous experience procuring materials and working with decorative elements is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel both internationally and domestically (estimated ~40%)
• Ability to work strategically with tight deadlines
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills to senior key stakeholders
• Highly organized and able to track multiple projects in various phases across all regions
• Knowledge of refined detailing, high quality execution
• Self-motivated, curious and rigorous thinker
• Fluency in CAD programs and architectural detailing
• Ability to work hands on throughout a technical drawing review, marking up drawings directly
• Previous budget management experience

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 180,000.00 USD - 240,000.00 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 heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours. 

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 thetalentteam@toryburch.com.