Senior Associate, Special Projects Design

Capital One's Retail Design team is seeking a Senior Associate, Special Projects Design to lead design management of various special design projects and initiatives supporting Capital One's Cafe and branch portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have strong interior architectural design and creative problem-solving skills, alongside outstanding communication and partnership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver special projects, including new build cafes, renovations, ATMs, and other strategic initiatives.
• Plan, design, manage, and execute project plans and drawings.
• Concept and deliver exterior and interior design using sketches, 3D visualization, and presentations.
• Develop design standard tools and elements scalable across new build and renovation projects.
• Drive cross-functional projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and budget are met.
• Leverage problem-solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent.
• Partner with project customers to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and partnership skills.
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments.

Ideally, you have:

• Foundational understanding of construction means and methods, cost, and milestones.
• Solid interior design skills, with a keen understanding of design principles, color, texture, and layering techniques.
• Experience selecting and coordinating finishes, furniture, millwork, fabrics, signage, and lighting.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations, including building and accessibility codes.
• Proficiency in construction drawings and documentation.
• “Test and Learn” mindset, with a full understanding of defining metrics of success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Military experience.
• At least 2 years of in-house, client-side architectural or design experience.
• At least 2 years of commercial retail design or architectural experience.
• At least 2 years of architectural project management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience selecting and sourcing architectural materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Experience working in retail design or architectural experience for a multi-unit retail, restaurant, or hospitality company.
• NCIDQ or NCARB certification, or on the Internship Development Program Path.
• 4+ years of experience working in retail design or architectural experience for a multi-unit retail, restaurant, or hospitality company.
• Strong examples of design demonstrating experience and process.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp 3D.

Salary Information:

• McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 per year.
• New York, NY: $105,300 - $120,100 per year.
• Wilmington, DE: $87,700 - $100,100 per year.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support total well-being.