Store Designer, Grocery Real Estate

Key job responsibilities

• Solutions oriented, proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach
• Translating brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way
• Working across a large portfolio and multiple banners with a diverse set of programs
• Manage the design process, interfacing with internal and external design partners
• Adapting site specific conditions metrics and standards to store designs
• Responsible for building data driven scope of work with internal stake holders, focused on servicing operating stores
• Responsible for development of FF&EE and Décor packages
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders in the development and production of comprehensive design development packages
• Create presentation packages to communicate design with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Drive and create Schematic Design Packages
• Coordinate with Construction, Procurement and Operations Teams on budget and schedule considerations and value engineering efforts
• Manage consultants throughout all phases of design through the project lifecycle
• Provide Construction Administrative support as needed
• Archive completed drawings, redlines, and shop drawings
• Obtain landlord approvals per lease requirements
• Review and approves submittals and shop drawings
• Demonstrated ability in building and health codes, 3D visualization, and industry trends
• Demonstrated ability to communicate design vision in visual, written, and verbal formats
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively in an extremely fast paced, ambiguous environment

If you thrive in an ever-changing progressive environment, then we want to talk to you. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, external consultants and vendors throughout the store development process. Oversight of consultant performance is critical. This candidate must have a professional and positive demeanor and possess the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including leadership.

The Worldwide Retail Growth & Development Design team approaches every site with customer obsession from the ground up to offer seamless grocery shopping experiences, whether customers are shopping in-store or online. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing a diverse grocery store network transforming the shopping experience through innovative store design. Our thoughtful designs work backwards form the customer to create experiences that transform everyday grocery shopping into an effortless journey.

We optimize store layouts to create intuitive and efficient shopping environments while ensuring our designs are customer obsessed and prioritize workflow efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in architecture or interior design
• 5+ years of commercial retail design or architecture experience
• Intermediate Revit skills required

• Grocery experience strongly preferred
• Architectural or Interior Design FF&EE background preferred
• Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Enscape, Sketch Up, Smart Sheet
• Knowledge of current sustainability trends and practices preferred
• Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish
• Ability to manage change though multiple projects in various phases of design
• Experience with design development, construction documents, permitting and construction administration
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an extremely fast paced, ambiguous environment

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