Job Title: Lead Specialist, Store Design

Primary Function:

With specific direction on few projects/efforts

• Will be responsible to maintain and develop multiple Store Planning drawing files & documents through the Design Development phases.
• Will collaborate with business partners across the board to ensure that drawings/layouts/documents, follow Target guidelines & standards, are processed and delivered with desired quality within agreed timeframe.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• With specific 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.
• Participates in conference calls pertinent to job responsibilities.  
• Partners with their manager or SME on assigned complex projects & trainings.
• Works closely with their manager on self-development and updates the status of Goal Plan during one-on-one meetings.
• Attends/completes all scheduled trainings.
• Stays updated with current strategies and trends.
• Manages at least one additional responsibility, takes up open responsibilities.
• Suggests improvement ideas.
• Participates in company and team level initiatives; may captain one of the initiatives.
•  Individual project responsibility.
• Basic understanding of company’s strategic direction as it relates to a single program.

Reporting/Working Responsibilities – Sr. Manager, Store Design

Job Requirements [minimum]:

• Degree in Architecture with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Good planning, design, presentation and project management skills in 1-2 programs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Microstation & Revit Architecture ; Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office.
• Ability to self-manage individual project workload; attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize on various business needs.
• 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; desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging & constantly changing environment.
• Drafting & documentation experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; competency with the Imperial Measurement system.
• Able to travel internationally.

Job Requirements [desirable]:

• Department specific planning experience.
• Retail store planning and design experience.
• Microstation CAD experience.