Store Designer 1
Bath & Body Works
Columbus, OH
Description At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. Store Designer 1 As a Store Designer I, you’ll be part of a dynamic, high performance team delivering new stores and remodels across North America and select international projects. You will produce schematic layouts, coordinate design intent with cross functional partners and external consultants, and keep work moving by proactively managing up (bringing clear options and recommendations to leadership) and supporting team-level operations and administrative workflows. Reports to the Design Manager. Responsibilities Design & Documentation
- Create schematic design studies: feasibility/test fits, fixture plans, storefront elevations, and supporting diagrams balancing merchandising, operations, guest experience, and life safety requirements. Accountable for advocating for design intent throughout design, architecture and construction phases.
- Perform QAQC reviews of consultant construction documents and shop drawings (with supervision) for alignment with prototype and design intent; capture findings and escalate discrepancies to the Design Manager for direction. (support from Senior Designers)
- Prepare design presentations and rendering packages for internal reviews, stakeholders, and landlord/authority needs.
- Apply brand prototype standards, tenant criteria, and code/ADA guidelines; flag conflicts and propose solutions.
- Travel & site logistics: travel as required to support construction QC & punch and/or store opening process. Prepare summary of insights and present back to leadership.
- Manage up with no surprises communication: socialize issues early and propose multiple solution paths with pros/cons and impacts to schedule, cost, and brand. Include context for solutions, such as annotated markups, code/criteria references, and vendor notes so leadership can make a timely decision.
- Relay design updates, decisions, and revisions to cross functional partners (Real Estate, Construction, VM/Merch, Store Ops, Procurement) and external A/E consultants; maintain crisp consistent follow through in all communications.
- Proactively maintain project controls: help maintain team project trackers/logs across multiple platforms.
- Admin & compliance: support project billing tasks; respond to permit and landlord responses with Design/Construction/AOR; compile close out of project materials and archive to global systems.
- Enable the team: support maintenance of templates/standards and onboarding materials; assist with tool access.
- Actively research design trends and analyze retail center design standards to inform projects.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by updating redlines into prototypes, refining CAD blocks in partnership with Design Manager(s)
- Self advocate for your growth; partner with your manager on a clear development plan; pursue stretch assignments aligned to business priorities to develop skills and demonstrate skills needed for career development.
- 2-5 years of professional experience or internship equivalency in Architecture/Interior Design (retail or adjacent strongly preferred).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop), and Microsoft 365. Exposure to Excel, Bluebeam, Sketchup, and Enscape
- Demonstrated ability to prepare project trackers/logs, produce concise meeting notes & decision pre reads, and organize ones work for timely completion.
- Familiarity with building/ADA code fundamentals and constructability.
- Strong visual, written, and verbal communication; ability to sketch to communicate ideas quickly.
- Proven adaptability, receptiveness to feedback, and collaborative approach across diverse communication styles.
- Occasional routine travel for site walks, critical reviews and quarterly team meetings
- Experience preparing landlord documentation packets.
- Basic finance literacy (POs, invoice coding, accruals, change order/VE logging).
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- Lead with Curiosity & Humility
- Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
- Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
- Observe, Engage & Connect
- Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
- Deliver Business Results
- Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
- 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
- No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
- 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Posted 2026-02-27
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