coffeehouse concepts design manager - Art & Storytelling

**Interested applicants must include a portfolio or sample of work along with a resume**

Now Brewing – coffeehouse concepts design manager! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a coffeehouse concepts design manager on the Art & Storytelling team, you will support and evolve the Starbucks brand with creative strategy, visual expression, narrative ability and great interpersonal skills. You will co-lead the global Starbucks Art Program with your peers and generate brand-relevant art via original artist commissions for coffeehouses, facilities, and special projects. You will collaborate with both internal and external partners across a wide variety of expertise and skillsets, owning and managing projects to completion.

As a coffeehouse concepts design manager, you will…

• Co-lead the art strategy, development, and execution for coffeehouse uplift and reinvestment initiatives, from concept through implementation and portfolio-wide rollout.

• Create scalable, customer- and partner-focused art solutions that balance brand experience, operational needs, and business objectives.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Design, Construction, Store Development, Format Development, and external artists and fabricators to deliver high-impact programs.

• Develop art concepts, prototypes, and pilot programs informed by consumer insights, industry trends, and Starbucks brand standards.

• Curate and co-manage art and environmental design programs, including artist partnerships, commissioned works, installations, and occasionally, digital experiences.

• Oversee program operations, including budgets, contracts, asset management, documentation, and continuous process improvement.

• Lead complex stakeholder relationships, negotiations, and project execution to ensure quality, consistency, schedule, safety, and risk management objectives are achieved.

• Champion creativity, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation while advancing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.