Design Implementation Specialist

Adelphi Group•Syracuse, NY

2d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At FutureBrand, our mission is to create a more positive world through branding. We are building a culture that is aligned to our values of being progressive, adaptable, collaborative, and empowering. Our community is one that celebrates everyone’s individuality and provides an equitable culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. The Retail Installation Specialist will provide onsite retail installation responsibilities to include conducting retail store audits to assess layout for prototype installations, maintaining communication with all involved parties throughout the project, ongoing development of successful retail installation processes and hands-on installation adhering to project deadlines.

Requirements

Detail oriented; ability to convey detailed specific actions to team members
Must demonstrate professionalism and integrity with attention to details, often the face of the company during installations
Excellent project management skills and strong manual dexterity
Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously handling multiple tasks
Ability to work well with others in accomplishing tasks; collaborates with cross-functional teams
Understands scale and architectural drawings of space
Self-assured
Proven ability to work within tight timelines
Strong communication skills
Strong work ethic
Strong manual dexterity
Associate’s degree
Minimum of 3-5 years working experience, particularly in a hands-on environment
Proficient in using various basic mechanical tools to completing actions in the field

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or group leadership experience helpful

Responsibilities

Independently travel to various retail locations to conduct store audits with the objective of evaluating the retail space for design installation and implementation.
Document store layout (including dimensions), assess obstructions, lighting and overall structural elements.
Photograph sections of the store, adjacencies, planogram set and reporting back finding to the design team.
Prepare complete and thorough documentation to include; fixture measurements, layouts and other important dimensional information.
Participate in audit download meeting to bring team up to speed with any unusual on-site situations.
Provide input and make recommendations to the project and/or design management team as appropriate to the project; move forward with the decision made by the design director or project manager.
Provide onsite installations/tear downs in stores, retail labs or other spaces including maintaining communication with all involved parties throughout the project to ensure successful completion.
Provide leadership and manage details of what is required for a successful installation (i.e. coordination with Mack Studios and other vendors), materials and components, information from internal design and project teams at Futurebrand.
Trouble shoot and resolve issues on site as well as represent Futurebrand in a professional manner while on the road.
Assess the quality of project installations and make any necessary adjustments on-site.
Communicate with clients (particularly while on-site at the installation) to respond to any concerns, questions or recommendations they may have.
Work with Design Implementation team to purchase products, set shelves and fabricate signage for sets in Activation Retail Lab.
Keep abreast of new technologies and methods for quality improvement opportunities pertaining to installation and fixture development. Work with engineering team on bringing new methods to fruition.
Promote consistently excellent planogram, audit and installation process, help to inform and educate less experienced staff and clients, to ensure the work is successful.
Work with a team to foster better culture and practice in the studio.