Lead, Design Standards (Facilities)

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

Role Summary

Rivian is seeking a Lead, Design Standards on the Facilities Design Team - a team that conceptualizes, designs, and builds all physical touch-points of Rivian’s brandThis multifaceted position will focus on the development, growth, and management of design standards and the creation of architectural prototypes across all Rivian building types and programs, providing a solid foundation for the design team to work more efficiently and effectively. You are a creative designer who enjoys solving problems from a systems-oriented mindset while working in a fast-paced, start-up culture. You maintain a solid understanding of architectural and interior design and/or architectural standards and practices. 

The Lead, Design Standards (Facilities) is an individual contributor role on a growing team, supporting the entire Rivian Design team and interfacing with cross-functional groups. Your work pertains to the full life-cycle of projects, from programming through operations. The role combines two focus areas – Standards and Prototyping. 

Standards - You will help envision and enact a strategic plan to scale the efforts of our design teamdeveloping and deploying tools and processes including program standardsdesign guidelines, standardized schedules, product databases, templates, and design strategies. You will work across all Rivian building project types.   

Prototyping - You will design and manage unique, prototypical architecture, interiors, and fabrication projects, which will serve as prototypes for the development of new building typesconstruction methods, and programs. You will research and develop design and construction systems, and deploy them across a variety project types and programs. 

Responsibilities

  • Translate brand vision and design philosophy into actionable design standards
  • Lead interviews and workshops with program stakeholders and end users to develop spatial programs and establish design criteria
  • Interface directly multi-functional facilities teams in real estate, construction, and operations to document project goals and requirements
  • Identify areas to streamline and improve the design process throughout the facilities department
  • Innovate, develop, and rollout custom tools and processes to support the Design Team and ensure design quality
  • Maintain design standards and specifications (Furniture, fixture, equipment, etc.) and support project team members
  • Collaborate with design technology and BIM managers deploy scalable workflows and solutions
  • Identify and onboard strategic partners through RFPs, such as A&E firms, fabricators, and specialty consultants
  • Develop innovative designs and strategies for prototypical project types through concept and schematic design proposals
  • Design development documentation; including drawings, schedules, specifications, and custom details
  • Construction administration – review and track design submittals, answer necessary RFI’s, perform site walks to verify design intent and coordination
  • With the overall project team, responsible for the overall success of every project within their studio, including hitting all facets of schedule, budget and quality

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating built commercial interior design or architecture experience
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and visual
  • Be resourceful, innovative, and proactive
  • Ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Autocad, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in learning new softwares and workflows
  • A plus: Knowledge of airtable and mastery of excel
  • A plus: Knowledge of pre-fab and modular design systems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

  • A Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, technical design, or directly related field
  • 8+ years of architectural or interior design experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • This role has been approved as a remote position working from a home office or workspace.
  • While working remotely for Rivian, you are required to designate a workspace within your home for placement and installation of equipment to be used while performing work for Rivian.
  • You are also required to maintain your home workspace in a safe condition, free from hazards and other dangers to you and any Rivian equipment. 
  • Additionally, you must maintain any company materials in your designated work area in a manner that is not accessible to others.
  • The agreement to allow you to work remotely shall not be considered permanent as Rivian reserves the right to reevaluate this arrangement from time to time. 

Salary range for New York City-based applicants: $157,000 - $181,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law)

Salary range for Colorado based applicants: $132,000 - $152,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law)

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 

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Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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