Store Designer, Worldwide Grocery Real Estate

Amazon • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Real Estate & Store Development team is seeking a
Store Designer. The store design position will support Enterprise Design to
enable the design and execution of upgrades and small renovations across the
network of Amazon Grocery stores including Whole Foods Market. We are an
exciting, fast-moving business unit seeking detail-oriented team members who can
collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment. You are the right person for
this job if you have strong technical design skills, are passionate about
customer experience, and can execute design projects under the guidance of
senior designers. The ideal candidate will assist in driving projects through
various phases of design, supporting operating stores through our remodels,
strategic initiatives, and Planned Equipment Replacement Form (PERF) program.

As a Store Designer, you'll work closely with Senior Designers and
cross-functional teams to support design and store development projects from
like-for-like equipment replacement to E-commerce solutions to small remodels.
You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining design documentation,
coordinating with consultants, and ensuring project details align with Amazon
and Whole Foods design standards. This role offers excellent opportunities for
growth and learning within retail design.

The Enterprise Design team for Worldwide Retail Growth & Development manages all
design solutions and documentation across the network of existing Amazon Grocery
stores (Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, and Whole Foods Market). The Enterprise Design
team leads the transformation of our existing multi-banner grocery locations
through strategic remodels and innovations. We enhance the shopping experience
by modernizing store layout and décor, improving operational efficiency, and
implementing the latest technology, all while stores remain open for business.
Our customer-obsessed design approach focuses on creating seamless shopping
experiences for both in-store and online customers, while ensuring our
operations teams can work safely and efficiently during and after remodels. We
specialize in executing renovations from small touches to major remodels that
elevate customer experience across our established store network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of retail experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Adobe design programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Knowledge of design process
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
• Grocery retail experience
• Experience with basic construction administration tasks

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Designers in implementing brand design standards and concepts.
• Assist in managing multiple small-scale design projects across various grocery banners.
• Help coordinate with internal and external design partners.
• Apply site-specific conditions and standards to store designs.
• Support the development of FF&E and Décor packages.
• Create and maintain design development documentation.
• Prepare presentation materials for cross-functional teams.
• Assist in the development of Schematic Design Packages.
• Support Construction, Procurement, and Operations Teams by providing technical documentation.
• Help maintain project documentation and drawing archives.
• Assist in design plan approvals, uploads, and reviews.
• Leverage building and health code knowledge to design solutions.
• Communicate design details effectively through visual, written, and verbal formats.
• Manage assigned project tasks with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $49,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $105,000/year in our highest geographic market.
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amazon is a total compensation company.
• Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level