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Sweetgreen is seeking a Director of Store Design to lead the creative vision and execution of interior design across its growing restaurant portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will oversee the design studio team and own Sweetgreen's interior design point of view—spatial planning, materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment—from prototype through construction and turnover.
Key responsibilities include leading and developing a high-performing design team to create innovative, on-brand interior solutions that balance creative excellence with business constraints and aggressive timelines. You will establish and evolve Sweetgreen's design standards and catalog, ensuring consistency and brand elevation across the fleet. The role requires managing all design reviews for new and renovation projects, overseeing the quality and accuracy of construction documents, and ensuring compliance with building codes and health/safety regulations.
You will collaborate closely with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Facilities Management, and Marketing to develop effective store layouts that meet functional needs, project timelines, and construction budgets while protecting unit economics. This includes vendor management for architecture, engineering, and specialty firms, as well as value engineering to optimize costs without compromising customer or operational experience.
Additional responsibilities include developing annual operating plans and budgets, monitoring studio performance against goals, and building operational expertise within the design team to improve labor efficiency and ergonomics. The role is based in-office 4 days per week at Sweetgreen's Los Angeles Support Center.
You should bring excellent communication skills, a strong creative point of view, the ability to translate brand strategy into distinctive physical spaces, and experience thriving in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Experience in restaurant design, retail design, or hospitality is highly valued.
