--- title: 'Project Manager, Store Design at Rowan' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-store-design-rowan-larchmont-s58aqfsps06s' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Project Manager, Store Design at Rowan - **Company:** Rowan - **Location:** Larchmont, NY - **Compensation:** $90k–$100k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/heyrowan/43aaa7fe-b69c-4312-bd9a-0eb9b7118cf9 ## Job description We’ve built Rowan by rethinking the ear piercing experience from the ground up—prioritizing safety, clinical expertise, and a customer experience that feels both celebratory and trusted. Every piercing is performed by licensed nurses and guided by our Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard® and paired with our hypoallergenic products, setting a clear standard that is differentiated from traditional retail models. Our goal is to create a destination where customers feel confident, cared for, and excited to participate. What you'll do: - Design new retail and piercing studios, ensuring design excellence across all locations. - Produce design packages for new stores and refreshes, and any required presentation materials, including preparation of design documents consisting of plans, elevations, details, signage and millwork - Coordinate with our internal design team, external consultants, contractors and business partners - Create project solutions and manage the implementation of the various concepts - Work on multiple projects simultaneously and be able to prioritize workload accordingly - Assist the team in creating, organizing and maintaining standards packages for store development - Manage external consultants and suppliers to ensure projects are executed standards. - Review and approve construction, signage and millwork shop drawings. - Coordinate project requirements with internal partners, including NSO team, Procurement, and Visual Merchandising - Partner with construction team to coordinate execution of details. - Adhere to established AutoCAD, drafting, project management and directory standards. Experience we're looking for: - Degree in Architecture or Interior Design - 5 years of architectural design experience minimum, ideally in the retail field; In house store planning experience preferred. Experience in jewelry and accessories retail a plus! - Good understanding of all phases of an architectural project - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple competing priorities effectively. - High proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam & Google Suite. - Knowledge of rendering software, a plus! - Strong knowledge of millwork standards, details and construction. - Strong analytical skills, highly organized and detail-oriented. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. - Occasional travel - Proactive, positive, and professional nature Full-Time Benefits + Perks - Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans - Short and Long-term Disability - Life Insurance - 401k and Roth IRA Plans - Paid Parental Leave - Open PTO policy - Employee discounts on our amazing products! About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses—and celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in “Piercing for All”. Check us out on CNBC's How I Made It Check us out on the TODAY Show on NBC — How 1 woman is reinventing the ear piercing experience (today.com) How Rowan Has Created a New Pathway for Nurses Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply! Rowan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender identification), gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (“protected characteristics”). ## About Rowan ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Rowan redefines ear piercing as a safe, celebratory, medically guided experience performed exclusively by licensed nurses using hypoallergenic jewelry. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Louisa Serene Schneider ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury Goods & Jewelry / Health & Wellness (ear piercing services and hypoallergenic jewelry) - **Target customers**: B2C – children, teenagers, and adults seeking safe, stylish ear piercings and nickel-free earrings - **Mission or purpose**: “Piercing for All” – to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe piercing experience for everyone, with a strong emphasis on clinical safety and inclusivity. ## Products & Services - **Ear Piercing Services**: Performed exclusively by licensed nurses using needle or hand-pressurized devices (no piercing guns). Includes aftercare solutions. - **Hypoallergenic Jewelry**: Earrings made from 14K solid gold, gold vermeil, sterling silver, and gold plating – all nickel-free and designed for sensitive ears. - **Clinical Training (Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard®)**: Proprietary curriculum delivered through the Ear Piercing Institute to ensure consistent, safe piercing protocols. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $29.3M (Seed $4M in 2019, Series A $5.3M in Feb 2021, Series B $20M in Oct 2021) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: VMG Partners (led Series B); Medical Advisory Board - **Growth Signals**: 232 employees (+28.8% YoY); 76 active job postings (+145.2% YoY); expanding to 100+ cities nationwide; strong year-over-year headcount and hiring growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **Clinical Safety**: All piercings performed by licensed nurses, not retail staff – a unique trust differentiator. - **Proprietary Training**: Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard® ensures consistent, high-quality procedures across all studios. - **Hypoallergenic Focus**: Premium, nickel-free jewelry reduces allergic reactions, appealing to customers with sensitive ears. - **No Piercing Guns**: Use of needles or hand-pressurized devices reduces tissue trauma and infection risk. - **Woman-Founded & Women-Led**: Strong leadership team with a values-driven culture. ## Strategic Focus - **National Expansion**: Rapidly opening studios in new cities (currently hiring in New York, Boston, Chicago, and 100+ other locations). - **Omnichannel Growth**: Combining physical studios with e-commerce for jewelry sales. - **Talent Acquisition**: Scaling corporate and studio teams to support growth, with emphasis on licensed nurses, store managers, and corporate roles in operations, marketing, and supply chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven, inclusive, celebratory, and safety-first. “Retail Reinvented” blending clinical precision with hospitality. - **Work Environment**: Studio roles are on-site; corporate roles are likely based in New York HQ (hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated but typical for retail HQ). - **Benefits**: Competitive pay + bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement planning, Employee Assistance Program, generous jewelry discounts, paid time off (full-time). - **Training**: Comprehensive training provided for all roles – nurses receive proprietary clinical training; studio associates learn customer care, styling, and product knowledge. - **Growth Opportunities**: Clear leadership pathways for nurses and managers; fast-growing company offers upward mobility. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn – Rowan Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hey-rowan) 2. [Rowan Careers Page](https://heyrowan.com/pages/careers-at-rowan) 3. [Lever Careers Page – Rowan](https://jobs.lever.co/heyrowan) 4. 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