About Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.
Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.
Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.
We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.
We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering leads the development, documentation, and implementation of architectural standards and engineering solutions across Gap Inc.’s store formats. This role translates creative intent into clear, buildable, and scalable architectural systems that support speed to market, cost discipline, and quality execution.
Reporting to the Director of Architecture, this role partners cross-functionally to modernize standards, improve constructability, clarify GC vs. OFI scope boundaries, and drive consistency across fleet programs including refreshes, remodels, and rollouts. The Senior Manager ensures architectural documentation enables efficient installation, reduces field ambiguity, and supports durable, compliant store environments.
What You'll Do
- Support simplification and modernization of legacy standards to improve constructability and scalability.
- Maintain architectural documentation and enterprise repositories to ensure accuracy and version control.
- Define and document scope boundaries between General Contractor (GC) and Owner-Furnished/Installed (OFI) elements.
- Partner with Design Engineering and Construction to align installation sequencing, attachment details, and field execution requirements.
- Review shop drawings and resolve technical conflicts to reduce risk and rework.
- Lead architectural execution for fleet programs including refreshes, minor remodels, and phased upgrades.
- Ensure consistency between prototype intent and site-specific adaptations.
- Support cost modeling, value engineering, and capital optimization initiatives.
- Partner with Creative to translate design intent into executable architectural systems.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing, Construction, and Finance to align standards with budget, schedule, and supply chain realities.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage outside architectural firms to create and publish store specific drawing sets on time to receive building permits and achieve construction start dates
- Ensure architectural solutions meet applicable building codes, safety standards, and Gap Inc. operating requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve constructability, reduce ambiguity, and enhance long-term durability.
- Contribute to structured hindsight reviews to drive continuous improvement across programs.
Who You Are
- 8+ years of experience in architecture, retail design development, or construction.
- Strong knowledge of retail architectural systems, materials, specifications, and prototype development.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating GC and OFI integration and improving constructability.
- Proficiency in CAD/BIM and architectural documentation tools.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field; professional degree preferred.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $156,600 - $203,600 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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