Design Manager (Warehouse), Real Estate Development

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more.

As a company we have made a bold decision in support of our infinite game: Shopify has declared office centricity over. We believe that heads-down and focused work is best done as individuals, remotely - and so we will no longer support individual desking in our physical spaces. We also believe collaboration, creativity, and deep relationship building is best done in intentional, synchronous, in-person moments.We are looking for the best designers out there to join our Design Management team and support our growing network of Warehouses and Fulfillment Center’s (or Centre’s if you’re Canadian).

Designer Managers aim to enhance the quality of life, productivity, and culture of Shopifolk.We achieve this through ownership of all creative direction and technical aspects with thoughtful implementation of functional programming. We lead innovative design solutions that promote longevity while ensuring they meet all health and safety requirements.

We are looking for someone who is capable of providing concise, constructive, and creative feedback. Your entrepreneurial spirit is accompanied by unparalleled drive, ambition and enthusiasm. 

Who you are:

• A strategic creative thinker with the desire to challenge norms, push boundaries and explore new territory

• A storyteller that uses design and conceptual thinking to bring ideas to life

• A design fundamentalist that approaches projects with rational and an innovative mindset

• Curious and passionate for design; keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry

• Active within the design community, taking part in conferences, talks, and other networking opportunities.

• Flexible, and excellent at time-management, what’s the most impactful thing that can be delivered now, and what can be strategically phased in later.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the design process for new Shopify warehouses across the globe (travel may be required);

• Working with external architects, designers, and engineers to ensure the interior design of our spaces meets our standards and requirements;

• Thorough technical review and coordination of all drawings submitted by consultants;

• Collaborating with internal teams on Shopify requirements;

• Leading multiple complex projects with interdisciplinary teams;

• Creating interior design content;

• Taking responsibility for the timely delivery of decisions and drawings for construction execution;

• Gathering consensus among stakeholders with differing views.

• Experience in a Prime Consultant role leading and managing creative teams working on complex warehouse and fulfillment projects;

• 5+ years experience designing warehouses or fulfillment centers, bonus if they have been located in the USA

• Multidisciplinary experience working with Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Communications, AV, and IT consultants;

• A passion for promoting design excellence;

• Have proficiency with current design tools (including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Revit);

• The drive to thrive on change and be comfortable with doing things unconventionally;

• Be extremely organized with great prioritization skills;

• NCIDQ, AIA, OAA, RIBA, or equivalent accreditation to your local geography;

• Amazing communication skills (visual, written, and verbal).

In order to be considered, please address your application to Miranda Gallen, and don’t forget to attach your portfolio demonstrating your warehouse and fulfillment center experience. 

We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we truly value your time. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Closing date: Sunday, May 8 at 11:59PM EST. Successful candidates can expect to hear back from us by Friday, May 20 at 5 PM EST.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make commerce better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Please take a look at our Sustainability Reports to learn more about Shopify’s commitments to our communities, and our planet.

At Shopify, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

*NOTE: Some of the roles on the Employee Experience team require the employees to be on-site. Please confirm with your recruiter.