Store Designer

Title: Store Designer

Location: Manhattan, NY

Duration: 5 Months Contract

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Hybrid – Tuesday-Thursday In-Office)

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

• Store Designer supports Global Store Design in creating compelling, on-brand retail environments across our North American markets.
• This role translates global design standards and creative concepts into store specific layouts and design solutions across North American locations with established brand standards and company guidelines while ensuring design consistency and adherence to local codes and requirements. Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creatively driven, and comfortable working in a result driven, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and other materials to support design solutions while adhering to overall design guidelines and brand strategy.
• Demonstrate a working level of business knowledge and current design trends
• Direct, manage, and partner with third party consultants for completion of design deliverables within schedule and budget.
• Review drawing sets and shop drawings for adherence to design standards and accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to assure cohesive project execution.
• Respond quickly to changing business conditions, new design prototypes, or material developments.
• Partner with construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations to deliver functional, on-brand designs while advocating for design integrity.
• Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues that can impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity.
• Manage multiple projects at varying phases of life cycle at once.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of design experience working on retail projects is preferred.
• Must have technical expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in 3D modeling, sketching, rendering and presentation skills to communicate ideas.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create, read and review drawings and details.
• Effective collaborator with cross-functional team members to achieve project goals.
• Flexible and agile in response to changing business needs while consistently delivering against business objectives.