About the role

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is expanding our Global Retail Development team! We are currently seeking a Design Manager to support our retail development group throughout the North America region.

This position requires a skilled professional with 8-10+ years of experience as an owner’s representative leading design activities and A/E teams for fleet automotive, retail or industrial / big box facilities.

The Role:

Lead new facility design activities according to Lucid brand standards for retail showrooms and service centers through all phases of the development cycle from due diligence through facility openings
Support rollout / remodel initiatives for the existing fleet
Develop test fits / facility concept packages for initial business approvals and budgeting
Manage outside architectural and engineering vendors during due diligence and design phases, support on permitting and construction phases
Review and comment on A/E construction documents and specifications for conformances to brand standards and project specific design issues
Draft and negotiate design discipline service orders and fees
Partner with Construction and Real Estate on cross functional aspects of project development including but not limited to site feasibility, issue management, deliverables, schedule and cost management, and permitting
Partner with Lucid stakeholders on program and facility reviews to obtain approvals
Provide project updates to Leadership on a weekly basis
Travel 20-30% of the time

Our ideal candidate:

Is an experienced professional with strong leadership skills, seasoned judgment, and can advocate on behalf of Lucid as an owner’s representative to a variety of audiences
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit to their work – is self-reliant, a quick study, and a creative problem solver
Thrives in a fast pace, evolving environment and knows how to navigate ambiguity to achieve results and decisions
Has strong critical thinking skills to anticipate and diagnose road-blocks, problem solve, develop alternative solutions, and make recommendations to leadership
Understands the construction, cost and schedule impacts of design decisions

You bring:

8-10+ years of experience in architecture and retail development, minimum 6 years on the client side working for similar companies in a similar capacity as an owner’s representative
Experience managing vendors and consultants
A proven track record of delivering high-quality tenant improvement projects on time and on schedule
In depth technical understanding of commercial construction systems, detailing, documentation and coordination – including architectural, MEPF, structural, lighting, low voltage
Has a working understanding of ADA, building codes, zoning / planning ordinances, and the permitting process
Has experience with property condition reports, due diligence and evaluation of existing property conditions for scope, cost and code compliance risk

Skills & Tags

go aws ai data design

Aplyr's read

Lucid Motors is an innovative electric vehicle company focused on luxury and performance, attracting talent passionate about sustainability and cutting-edge automotive technology.
Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

•Lucid Motors is at the forefront of luxury electric vehicle innovation.
•The company offers opportunities to work on advanced automotive technologies.
•Lucid's growth reflects a strong demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

What to watch