Store Designer

VSP Vision Care•Remote TX, TX

16h•$58,656 - $92,328

About The Position

The Store Designer is responsible for the flow and look of retail stores. Under general supervision, review the information gathered from the landlord and/or the site survey, creating a store layout that optimizes the use of the space while meeting company design guidelines. Take as-builts, site surveys, and/or CAD files, and create preliminary floor plans in accordance with company store design standards, ensuring that all governing building codes are met Present floor plans to internal store development team to ensure that all needs are met for Store Operations, Doctor Operations, Marketing, IT, and Merchandise Incorporate feedback into preliminary plans, ensuring that requests can be met while complying with governing construction codes Provide consultants with the final floor plan design and confirm they have all the necessary information to complete construction documents (CDs) Review CDs for design integrity, ensuring that all site-specific items are addressed Develop and produce a full set of architectural construction documents, ensuring that they meet all governing construction codes Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer for the development of their drawings Communicate with city officials and/or permit expeditors to answer comments during the plan review process Meet with the buyer on a per-project basis to validate store purchasing needs Develop sublease and evacuation plans for each location in accordance with fire code and corporate specifications Manage each stage of a project, being aware of deadlines, project updates, and communicating changes to the cross-functional team

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of work experience in chain retail store design and/or CAD design
Ability to create, read, understand, and interpret construction documents as well as architectural and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of governing construction codes and accessibility design guidelines (ADA, ANSI, Title 24, etc.)
Skilled in architectural design programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think logically and problem-solve
Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at one time
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration with team members and business partners

Responsibilities

Create store layouts that optimize space usage and meet company design guidelines based on landlord information and site surveys.
Develop preliminary floor plans using as-builts, site surveys, and/or CAD files, adhering to company store design standards and building codes.
Present floor plans to the internal store development team, ensuring all operational, marketing, IT, and merchandise needs are addressed.
Incorporate feedback into preliminary plans, ensuring requests are met while complying with construction codes.
Provide consultants with final floor plan designs and necessary information for construction documents (CDs).
Review CDs for design integrity and ensure site-specific items are addressed.
Develop and produce a full set of architectural construction documents that meet all governing construction codes.
Coordinate design intent with SME Engineers for their drawings.
Communicate with city officials and/or permit expediters to address comments during plan review.
Meet with buyers to validate store purchasing needs on a per-project basis.
Develop sublease and evacuation plans in accordance with fire code and corporate specifications.
Manage project stages, track deadlines, provide project updates, and communicate changes to the cross-functional team.