Free People Associate Store Designer

Free People • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Store Designer will assist in the design development of new stores, remodels, and special projects under the supervision of Store Designers and Senior Designers. This includes the development and production of a complete Design Development set for all Design Review Meetings (DRMs) and issuance to the Architect of Record for construction documentation production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an architecture or design firm
• Experience working on design details for drawing sets
• Must be able to work creatively with others
• Ability to work towards demanding deadlines, as well as being self-motivated
• Ability to adapt when directions or priorities change on short notice
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Must be highly proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Must be proficient in Adobe Programs and Microsoft Office
• Ability to hand sketch
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on retail projects a plus
• Experience in coordination of Architectural, Structural, MEP to facilitate Construction Drawing (CD) production

Responsibilities

• Assist other Store Designers and Senior Designers to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive CAD Design Development Set to Shared Services and the Architect of Record for construction document production
• Assist in creating design details as part of the Design Development package
• Develop storefront renderings and interior perspectives using SketchUp or hand sketches when necessary under the direction of other Store Designers
• Work on multiple projects with variable timelines concurrently
• Ensure accurate documentation of design revisions and changes
• Participate in Design Review Meetings to gain understanding of the evolution of new design concepts and stay up to date on standards
• Responsible for knowledge of schedules and standards set by the Store Designers and meeting all deadlines
• Participate in design brainstorming sessions with the team

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level