Store Design, Senior Manager

Store Design SM, North America

Store Design Senior Manager, NA

Location : Irvine, California, USA

Reports to : Chief Commercial Officer, North America

Position Overview :

At CHAGEE, we're awakening a tea movement . Grounded in authentic heritage , fueled by cutting-edge innovation , and crafted to nourish body and spirit.

[This is not bubble tea. We are not café culture]

This is tea, reborn. Rooted in history. Reinvented for the modern world.

The Modern Teahouse is a new third place - authentic, refined and imaginative. An artisanal space that nurtures with a quiet devotion to care, connection, and well-being. CHAGEE Modern Teahouses are some of the most beautiful spaces across Asia, and we are starting our expansion in North America.

That's why CHAGEE is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Store Design Senior Manager to support the design of new retail stores across the North American region. Reporting directly to the CCO, you will have the opportunity to shape the brand and our most important expression… the Modern Teahouse. This role will assist in developing store layouts, producing technical drawings, and preparing presentation materials that bring the brand to life in physical environments. The ideal candidate has strong design sensibility, experience in retail or F&B spaces, and proficiency in design software and drafting tools.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the design development process from concept through construction documentation for new store openings and renovations.
• Prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, material boards, and 3D visualizations that align with global brand design standards.
• Assist in adapting global design guidelines to fit North American market requirements, codes, and regulations.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Construction, Operations teams, and external architects to ensure designs are operationally efficient and feasible for execution.
• Contribute to the preparation of design presentations for internal reviews and executive approval.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and design updates.
• Participate in material research, trend scouting, and competitive benchmarking to inform design recommendations.
• Support on-site visits and field coordination during store build-outs as needed.

Qualifications :

This role is ideal for someone with proven store design experience who wants to create something from 0-1. You'll get to shape the overall brand and how we enter the NA market. Our brand is gorgeous, steeped in heritage and brought to life in a fresh, contemporary way. And because we're a global brand with 6,800 stores worldwide AND just getting started in NA, you will report directly to the CCO. For the right person, this is the dream job!