Design Manager, Furniture & Styling - Rivian

About Rivian:

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Role Summary:

The Furniture & Styling team is part of Rivian’s Brand Experience group, we are focused on the physical touchpoints of the brand, from Retail, Events and Service to Workplace and everything in between.

 

As a Design Manager, Furniture and Styling you bring holistic brand experiences to life from concept to execution. You tackle a multitude of projects that vary in scale and complexity, from national retail roll-outs to highly curated, bespoke projects. You are responsible for strategy and building process while supporting creative design work. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic thinker with a solid understanding of interior design practices and has experience in FF&E sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage FF&E projects from start to finish, collaborating with Rivian's broader Design, Construction and Purchasing teams
• Research and gain knowledge of sustainable materials and practices
• Strategize and assist designers with building design standards and guidelines for scale
• Manage and maintain relationships with vendors, including dealer partners, custom millworkers, vintage refurbishing shops and accessories
  suppliers
• Compose image/mood boards
• Partner with Rivian’s purchasing team on all FF&E procurement – assist in writing RFPs, reviewing quotes and responses, awarding vendors,
  NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, Warranty agreements
• Lead oversight of project health throughout its full lifecycle - Develop consistent status reporting tools and detailed analysis across projects
• Accountable for project management and administrative support - schedule management, planning, itemized project budgets, management
  tracking of all POs/invoices, payment schedules
• Develop and oversee strategic inventory management plan in conjunction with broader Design and Operations teams
• Review architectural drawings, design details, finish samples, RFIs, equipment specifications and furniture
• Perform as needed site visits and field verification measurements
• Optimize and coordinate transport for national and international logistics (road and sea freight) and ensure the continuous optimization of
  shipping
• Attend and oversee the final implementation of delivery/installation of furniture, facilitate styling and placement of accessories, interior
  planting, and art hanging

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of furniture design, interior design, architectural or interior styling experience, FF&E procurement experience is a plus
• A college degree in architecture, interior design, business or directly related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects in various phases
• Demonstrated the ability to analyze, evaluate and report on the tasks at hand
• Fluency with material and finish standards for commercial use
• Experience in all phases of design from concept through execution with strong knowledge of detailing, materials, and applicable regulatory
  codes
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects in various phases
• Technology driven - proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Coupa Procurement System and AutoCAD a plus
• You love solving big problems, a systems thinker with confidence managing strategic projects
• Be resourceful, innovative and proactive and have the ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel to job sites and vendors

Pay Disclosure:

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $77,800 to $97,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

 

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.