Store Designer

VSP Vision Care

About The Position

The Store Designer is responsible for the flow and look of retail stores. Under general supervision, review the information gathered from the landlord and/or the site survey creating a store layout that optimizes the use of the space while meeting company design guidelines. Take as-builts, site surveys, and/or CAD files and create preliminary floor plans in accordance with company store design standards ensuring that all governing building codes are met Present floor plans to internal store development team to ensure that all needs are met for Store Operations, Doctor Operations, Marketing, IT, and Merchandise Incorporate feedback into preliminary plans ensuring that requests can be met while complying with governing construction codes Provide consultants with final floor plan design and confirm they have all necessary information to complete construction documents (CDs) Review CDs for design integrity ensuring that all site-specific items are addressed Develop and produce full set of architectural construction documents ensuring that they meet all governing construction codes Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer for the development of their drawings Communicate with city official and/or permit expeditors to answer comments during the plan review process Meet with buyer on a per project basis to validate store purchasing needs Develop sub lease and evacuation plans for each location in accordance with fire code and corporate specifications Manage each stage of a project being aware of deadlines, project updates, and communicate changes to the cross functional team Job Specifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field or equivalent experience
2+ years work experience in chain retail store design and/or CAD design
Ability to create, read, understand and interpret construction documents as well as architectural and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of governing construction codes and accessibility design guidelines (ADA, ANSI, Title 24, etc.)
Skilled in architectural design programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think logically and problem solve
Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at one time
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration with team members and business partners

Responsibilities

Review information from landlord/site survey to create store layouts.
Create preliminary floor plans in accordance with company standards and building codes.
Present floor plans to internal store development team.
Incorporate feedback into plans while complying with construction codes.
Provide consultants with final floor plan design and confirm necessary information.
Review CDs for design integrity.
Develop and produce architectural construction documents.
Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer.
Communicate with city officials/permit expeditors.
Meet with buyer to validate store purchasing needs.
Develop sub lease and evacuation plans.
Manage project stages and communicate changes to the team.