Senior Design Manager
About The Position
The Senior Design Manager develops innovative store designs aligned with brand goals, with a focus on customer experience and operational efficiency. The role works collaboratively with the Store Development team and other departments to execute projects in accordance with financial, social, and environmental goals. The position is expected to work in person at PCC stores and/or the Seattle headquarters four days per week, depending on business needs, and requires travel to PCC locations, including the business office. Work takes place in an office, a variety of off-site environments, and grocery stores. Store environments may have wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, controlled cooler and freezer temperature extremes, and outdoor work in varying temperatures depending on location. There may be exposure to allergens and/or chemicals. The role is consistently performed at a light physical work level, with occasional medium or heavy physical work when supporting stores or off-site events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in design or architecture.
- At least 5 years of design experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in retail design.
- Strong communication skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a strongly collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong current AutoCAD experience, with working familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, and SketchUp.
- Advanced understanding of all stages of design development and processes.
- Ability to travel to all PCC locations, including the business office.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends depending on project needs.
- Ability to work in person at stores and/or the Seattle headquarters four days per week, depending on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Grocery design experience.
- Passion for food and PCC’s values.
- Familiarity with Revit.
Responsibilities
- Oversee fixture plan creation for new stores, innovative remodels, and new programs; anticipate potential obstacles and provide cost-effective, time-efficient solutions.
- Gather information from site visits to determine project scope and design direction, and analyze current design methodology to understand department functionality and end-user needs.
- Develop fixture and millwork designs with department staff and assist with equipment and fixture roll-outs for new programs.
- Steward resources, including fiscal management of facilities planning, design, and construction functions.
- Communicate design intent efficiently to various groups through sketching, dialogue, and drawings.
- Assist in monitoring internal deadlines and communicate with relevant groups.
- Develop and manage implementation of strategic facilities initiatives.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors, contractors, and architects, holding them accountable for timely and accurate work.
- Collaborate with the architect, kitchen designer, Merchandising, Facilities, and Operations.
- Conduct ongoing industry research to incorporate current retail and lifestyle trends into the design process.
- Perform other duties as needed or required, including updating and maintaining the Store Development SharePoint site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Bereavement leave.
- 401(k) profit-sharing contribution.
- Discounted ORCA bus pass.
- Staff discount on in-store purchases.
- Free PCC co-op membership.
- Flexible Spending Account with pre-tax savings on eligible health and childcare expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
