Senior Creative Design Manager (Team Lead)

Senior Creative Design Manager (Team Lead)

Location : Glendale, CA (On-site)

New Office Location : Culver City, CA (December 2025)

POP MART ( 09992.HK ), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers. POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a creative and strategic Senior Creative Design Manager to shape the physical presence of our brand. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end creation and execution of store designs in a fast-paced environment. You will translate the brand's vision into compelling, innovative, and operational creative environments that meet budget, capacity, and brand standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will not only drive the creative process but also build and mentor a small, high-performing design team. You will collaborate closely with executive management and cross-functional partners, leveraging outstanding project management and communication skills to bring our stores to life.

What You Will Achieve

• Design & Concept Development : Lead the development of new and revised store concepts, from initial sketches to comprehensive design development packages, including schematic designs, 3D visualizations, and construction drawings.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship : Build, lead, and inspire a team of 3 designers, fostering a collaborative, creative, and high-performance work environment. Manage workloads, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Project Management : Manage multiple store projects (new stores, remodels, pop-ups) simultaneously from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with internal teams including Construction, Purchasing, Operations, and Marketing to ensure designs meet corporate objectives, operational needs, and merchandising strategies.
• Vendor & Prototype Management : Work with external architects, engineers, and fabricators. Lead the review and approval of fixture prototypes, ensuring design integrity and quality.
• Site Supervision : Visit job sites to ensure design standards are maintained, resolve field issues, and approve final installations alongside Construction team.
• Innovation & Trends : Continually research and present new creative trends, materials, and construction methods to senior leadership for consideration and implementation.

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