Role Summary

Rivian is seeking a Lead Design Manager to lead the conceptualization, design, and build-out of our Retail, Service, and Delivery locations. This is a multifaceted individual contributor role within the Commercial Development team, responsible for driving design development and coordination across Rivian's real estate portfolio - including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives for service centers, delivery hubs, and retail spaces.

You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Rivian's brand, operational, and technical standards are realized in high-performing, beautiful, and functional spaces. This role requires a creative, systems-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

The Lead Design Manager reports directly to the Regional Development Manager and provides design development services. Projects will primarily be located within the East Coast Region with opportunities to support initiatives across North America based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design projects through all phases: concepts, schematic, design development, construction documentation and implementation
• Develop test fits, space planning and conceptual design packages
• Lead coordination between internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, Real Estate, Construction, Centralized Design & Standards Teams, Operations, IT/AV, Security Managers, EHS, End Users and Brand.
• Lead coordination with external partners including, but not limited to,Architects, Consultants, General Contractors, Authorities having Jurisdiction, and Utility companies
• Review and provide feedback to consultant deliverables to ensure consistency with Rivian's design guidelines, standards and jurisdictional requirements
• Own and maintain project-specific design schedules and ensure timely deliverables
• Conduct site visits through due diligence and construction as required to ensure design intent is maintained
• Collaborate with internal standards and centralized teams to continuously improve design processes, documentation standards and consultant onboarding
• Oversee construction administration including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs and performing site walks
• Partner with end users, Standards & Prototyping Team, construction, operations, and real estate to properly ingest new initiatives and mature them through the budgeting, design approval and execution gates
• Identify areas to streamline and improve the design process and the applications of standards to projects throughout the facilities department
• Engage with local jurisdictions and develop necessary documentation and presentations for public hearings

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural or interior design experience
• A bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design or related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating built commercial interior design or architecture experience
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and visual
• Be resourceful, innovative, and proactive
• Ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
• Ability to present to large groups of people and leadership teams.
• Excellent Autodesk Revit skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
• Proficient in learning new software and workflows
• Ability to self-manage and own initiatives, developing comprehensive work plans, setting goals, and executing results

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Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is USD 114,100 - 1426,00 for Georgia based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than October 1, 2026.