Designer

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• With general direction, produces and documents Design Development, Procurement and Installation files.
• Coordinates documents with partners in Minneapolis for remodel stores in a timely manner.
• Updates store plan files per directed changes. Develops and maintains accurate, high quality store plan files utilizing Microstation CAD programs. Records updates in HAL/Change Manager/other trackers as required.
• Self manages assigned projects through implementation; self QAs and maintains preferred quality & timelines on all outgoing deliverables.
• Adheres to guidelines, Store Design drawing & quality standards, delivers the project in agreed time frame.
• Leads conference calls pertinent to job responsibilities.
• Creates and maintains accurate data on all projects; Develops and maintains orderly and complete files for all projects.
• Leads multiple projects independently.
• Strong ability to lead and provide design direction to individuals.
• Works closely with their team on their self-development and updates the status of Goal Plan during one-on-one meetings.
• Effectively provides contextual trainings and coaching to planners through mentoring and formal training.
• Under general direction is able to captain, drive and deliver multiple low/medium complexity projects, in a timely manner with high quality, which includes managing implementation, QA and timely delivery of the projects.
• Strong understanding of company's strategic direction; Strong ability to communicate and advocate company's strategic direction.
• Demonstrates ability to positively influence others.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Architecture with 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent planning, design, presentation and project management & problem solving skills in 3-4 programs.
• Excellent ability to self-manage multiple project workload.
• Excellent analytical skills in relation to total store space allocation & planning.
• Ability to positively mentor other planners through design solutions and project management.
• Ability to positively influence others and build consensus with large groups; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
• Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work and personal productivity; excellent ability to coordinate multiple projects, develop and implement schedules and priorities workload, desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging and constantly changing environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Auto CAD/Microstation, Revit.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; competency with the Imperial Measurement System.
• Able to travel internationally.

Desirable experience