Store Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Design and develop fixture plans for enterprise capital projects (new, acquisition, expansion, interior remodel projects and yearly initiatives). Organize, assess and manage information and schedules to meet corporate and division goals and objectives within given timelines. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide creative design solutions in accordance with corporate and division Merchandising and Operations objectives, Indirect Sourcing, senior/executive leadership, consultants, construction standards, budget, and timelines
• Maintain knowledge of Merchandising, Operations, Construction, code guidelines, and store equipment to improve store efficiencies, customer experience and constructability
• Serve as the point of contact for division
• Lead scope discussions and subsequent plan reviews by engaging a cross-functional team through on-site visits, store walks, phone and video conference calls
• Manage project schedules, priorities and timeline for assigned division
• Coordinate division schedules with supervisor to address department priorities
• Maintain accurate information in database/Site-Folio (e.g., plans, project lists, schedule priorities and dates, billing data)
• Educate and guide store designers for assigned area of subject matter expertise through on-going research, independent interpretation and maintaining reference materials for plan execution; schedule reoccurring meetings with General Office Merchandising to stay aligned with corporate objectives
• Identify opportunities and solutions for design and process improvement with guidance from division/supervisors
• Monitor and maintain knowledge of grocery retail industry and competition
• Travel to divisions to perform site and scope visits
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Exposure to field related aspects of construction, fixture design, interior design, merchandising, operations, and related fields
• Project management skills
• Exhibits leadership qualities/skills
• Ability to provide planning guidance to peers
• Ability to present design concepts/solutions
• Direct interaction with clients
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to understand architectural/engineering plans
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, interior design or related field or 5 years' experience in retail store space planning with exposure to construction and project management
• Proficient in Auto CAD
• Ability to understand/follow redlines, sketches and direction to produce plans
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Meet projects schedules/deadlines
• Ability to organize/manage time