Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Manager, Design (Retail Development)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLucid Motors is a company dedicated to introducing luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. The Design Manager will lead facility design activities for retail showrooms and service centers, ensuring they meet brand standards throughout the development cycle.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Strong leadership skills, seasoned judgment, and can advocate on behalf of Lucid as an owner's representative to a variety of audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
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
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
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
A working understanding of ADA, building codes, zoning / planning ordinances, and the permitting process
Experience with property condition reports, due diligence and evaluation of existing property conditions for scope, cost and code compliance risk
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Architecture
A portfolio demonstrating past work experience
Expected software experience: AutoCad, Bluebeam, Rhino, Vray, Adobe, Smartsheets
Preferred
Electric vehicle facility experience is strongly preferred including working knowledge of the EV automotive facility development process and typical development issues
Licensed architect
Revit / BIM experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CTO and CEO
Recent News
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