Specialist, Store Design
Store•St Louis, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Specialist, Store Design, will play a key role in collaborating with the Project Manager to develop inspiring retail environments that reflect Build-A-Bear’s brand identity and deliver an outstanding guest experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture, Engineer, or related field
- 3 years of experience in store design or retail space planning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop or similar design software
- Strong understanding of design principles, space planning, and construction techniques
- Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
- Understanding and collaborative
- Thrives in a structured environment
- Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise
- Communication style is factual and sincere
- Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
- Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace
Nice To Haves
- 5+ year of experience with retail store design in a corporate or agency environment
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices
- Familiarity with ADA and building code regulations
- Portfolio showcasing store design projects
- Proficiency Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
Responsibilities
- Design Execution: Work with new store Tenant Coordinators and Architects
- Creating 2D/3D visual presentation drawings & technical sketches to communicate concepts
- Assist in creating floor plans, store designs, and fixtures for new concepts with challenging spaces
- Create interior and exterior elevations for effective space management, fixtures, and graphic design
- Project Oversight: Coordinating multiple store projects concurrently and monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery
- Collect, evaluate, and respond to internal and external stakeholders on design adjustments
- Effectively manage communications, weekly meetings, and follow-up coordination
- Review of Tenant Design Guidelines to identify potential issues or opportunities during the design stage
- Liaison with Tenant Coordinators at the beginning of construction projects to address design elements in accordance with the Tenant Design Guide ensuring the best possible results
- Reviews blueprints and fixture & graphic orders for accuracy
- Maintenance & Operations: Organizing design libraries and archiving assets
- Support communication and project update presentations Executive and Interdepartmental Review
- Update and maintain the Store Development Report
- Maintains inventory database for used fixtures and stuffers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
