SUMMARY

The Senior Store Designer is an integral part of the Store Development team, working cross-functionally to develop store design layouts for high scope new and remodel stores including back of house and sales floor fixture layouts. They’re responsible for managing the design process and collaborating with external architecture firms and internal partners to produce plans in accordance with our brand prototype standards, design criteria and building codes. Responsible for documenting and improving team processes ensuring the full team is knowledgeable of best practices. The Senior Store Designer assists the Store Planning Manager with reviewing plans produced by the full Store Planning team. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Responsible for reviewing plans produced by the full Store Planning team to ensure accuracy and consistency, verifying correctness and completion. Oversees the distribution of our interior tenant improvement plan set to field operations and contractors. Responsible for drawing interior elevations and collaborating with partners in Marketing on the placement of store specific interior graphics.
• Responsible for advising and assisting in the resolution of construction administration and fixture installation issues with internal partners and contractors using project management software. Assists Store Designers in issue resolution for their projects.
• Responsible for the spacing planning (back-of-house hardwall rooms and sales floor fixture layouts) for high scope New, Remodel and rollout projects in accordance with our brand prototype, design criteria, building codes, merchandise capacity and scope guidelines. Responsible collecting due diligence and for preparing the plans for several layers of review, including a presentation to the Store Planning Manager, the Store Development VP and cross-functional leadership. Responsible for updating layouts to incorporate feedback up through Executive level approval. Produces phasing plans for high scope remodel projects including weekly phases of work for construction trades, fixture installation contractors and field operations.
• Maintains the relationship and leads collaboration with external architecture firms to ensure coordination between our interior tenant improvement plan set and the construction documents produced by the architects. Responsible for reviewing several phases of the architect’s drawings including design prototype, development plans, interior and exterior elevations, final CD sets and bulletins.
• Performs general project coordination, including scheduling of approval meetings, project assignments and timeline creation/ maintenance.
• Responsible for documenting and reviewing team processes and procedures. Analyzes processes, proposing improvements and training the full team on best practices.
• Assists Store Planning Manager with scope development for special projects, chain rollouts and single site requests. Oversees in the development of plan sets leading the team through completion.
• Leads coordination between the Concept Design team and the Store Planning Team. Attends multiple meetings per week, documenting and relaying updates and questions between the teams.
• Responsible for completing 2-4 site visits annually, including site verification, construction progress check and punch lists. Responsible for completing site visit reports and communicating to cross-functional partners to action from.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•  Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent drawing program experience
•  Thorough knowledge of all phases of design and implementation
•  Ability to understand designs in 3D
•  Basic knowledge of 3D modeling software (Sketch-up)
•  NCIDQ Certificate a plus
•  Knowledge of retail operations and merchandise presentation practices
•  Knowledge of store fixture practices
•  Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners, consultants, contractors
•  Ability to influence others, coaching and training skills
•  Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and peers
•  Time management and priority setting skills
•  Ability to follow direction and criteria and make interpretations and decisions
•  Excellent organizational skills
•  Positive attitude and customer service orientation
•  Ability and willingness to adapt to changing situations 
•  Ability to handle a variety of tasks on a variety of projects simultaneously
•  Detail oriented for plan checking and verification
•  MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote) 
•  Adobe Suite a plus (Photoshop, InDesign)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education:  4 Year / Bachelors Degree    Bachelor's degree in the field of store planning, interior design or architecture. Fluency in AutoCAD.

Minimum Experience:  5+ years experience in Store Planning, Interior Design, or Architecture including design and drafting experience.
Preferred Experience: 5+ years experience in areas stated above consisting of 2 years in a supervisory role.
 

This position will be located at:

5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236

Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans 
• Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance 
• Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability 
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time  
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Team Member Discount

For more details on benefits and eligibility requirements, Click Here or visit https://joann.myben.site/

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