Specialist - Store Planning & CAD Design

Michaels•Irving, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist - Store Planning & CAD Design supports store layout development under the direction of the Manager - Store Planning, working with the Senior Store Planner and key stakeholders. The role assists in developing prototypical fixture store layout plans using CAD documentation systems and in reading, understanding, and maintaining architectural and store layout files. The position develops and documents layout solutions and specifications for new, relocated, and remodeled stores, while supporting designs intended to promote the company identity and enhance the customer experience. It works with cross-functional partners to gather input, resolve design constraints, and create store plans that address customer needs, prototype direction, projected sales, fixture use, store flow, and operational support areas.

Requirements

Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field, such as architecture, interior design, or merchandise planning.
2–4 years of experience in a related field, such as retail design, merchandising, or commercial construction.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, including experience working with complex CAD files.
Ability to read, understand, and maintain architectural and store layout files.
Ability to read PDFs and convert them into accurate CAD files for layout purposes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Design or space-planning background.
Strong organizational and project management skills to manage workload and project requirements.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to compare different information sources to create accurate background files.
Ability to communicate with internal and external partners to finalize layouts.

Nice To Haves

Retail store experience, including understanding merchandise and fixtures and having worked in a store to understand customer needs.
Basic knowledge of ADA requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and documenting solutions, identifying restrictions, and developing store layout designs and specifications for new, relocated, and remodeled stores.
Support store designs that promote the company identity and enhance the customer experience.
Use AutoCAD, CAD files, and architectural files to complete store planning work.
Partner with the Senior Store Planner and cross-functional stakeholders to gather input and develop store layout design concepts.
Review store design proposals with the Senior Store Planner for preliminary REC approval within two weeks of receiving a complete Real Estate package.
Review Approved for Lease SSPs and Fixture Plans within 24 hours of a Legal request for Final Lease, before submitting proposed plans to the Manager of Store Design for approval and signature.
Process and respond to field redlines, Construction Manager direction, and landlord, architect, and city comments within 48 hours of receipt.
With guidance, determine efficient space layouts based on current prototype direction, customer needs, and projected sales volume.
Solve design problems using design criteria and creative solutions.
Work with the Senior Store Planner to determine store flow, fixture use, space design, and support and operations areas.
Communicate with internal and external partners to finalize layouts.
Perform other duties as assigned.