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Retail Project Designer (Build, Remodel, 2D/3D)

Retail Project Designer
Location: Plano, TX
Schedule: Mon to Thu onsite / Fri remote
Duration: 12 months

Top skills:
• Manages project Architects and Vendors on an interior build or remodel project
• Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously Builds 3D models/renderings
• Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance

Education and Years of Experience:
• Bachelor's in Architecture or Interior Design
• 3-5 years in Architecture or Interior Design (Retail Preferred)

Position:
We are looking for an experienced Designer to join the Retail Design, Development, and Build Team and help drive the pipeline of new stores nationwide. This position will assess new locations for prototypical fit, design accurate layouts in collaboration with internal stakeholders, execute design concepts and construction documents in accordance to the current prototypical details. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Design and work directly with the Director of Retail Design, Development and Build and will have high impact on the entire store development cycle. Our Company Experience Stores (SES) are our direct to consumer outlets and are the pinnacle of our Company Brand.

The Retail D+D Project Designer is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and completion of retail design projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet all quality and safety standards. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural development and build processes, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Design Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver successful retail spaces.

Scope Overview:
• Oversees all build solutions for Retail Design projects coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Manages project Architects and Vendors
• Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance
• Tracks project progress and reports status updates
• Works with Construction Manager and Fixture Development PMs to complete projects
• Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously Builds 3D models/renderings

Specific Responsibilities:
• Project Coordination Scope - Assist the Senior Manager and Design Director in coordinating all phases of retail design project, including initial drawing and as-built site reviews
• Develop and manage budgets, track expenses, and forecast costs. Negotiate contracts with Architects and agencies. Control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Prepare and submit regular budget reports.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. Monitor schedule adherence, identify potential delays, and implement schedule recovery plans.
• Build the knowledge of Company's details with all consultants (e.g. AORs, engineers, etc.) as well as the real estate, construction, facilities and procurement teams. Also, keep a watchful eye for optimization and value engineering opportunities.
• Assess new locations to ensure compatibility with the current store prototype working with AORs design acuity and flagging any potential issues prior to project site groundbreaking.
• Act as part of the architectural design team across critical milestones for new stores starting with site assessment, layout and concept reviews, construction documents, and permitting.
• Manage the coordination of fixture fabricators with Fixture Development team/Vendor and general contractors for proper execution
• Problem solve with innovative solutions to accurately represent Company's brand. Ensuring a brand approved solution is met, keeping the project on track without impacting design and build standards.
• Engage stakeholders around design changes. While developing expertise on store operational needs. This includes work around store refreshes and renovations based on operational needs, by evolving the most cost effective and least disruptive solutions possible.
• Communicate effectively across all internal stakeholders including real estate, construction, procurement, HQ, and operations as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure constant updates and visibility with project schedules and status.
• Manage weekly job reports including work progress, costs and scheduling updates for Architects
• Provide executive leadership readouts of work progress by site, complete status reports, and deliver construction presentations, as required
• Manage project handoff and coordination activities from Architects to Contractors

Background & Competencies Required:
• Bachelors degree in architecture, interior design.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture, interior design.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in retail architecture design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, 3-D Studio Max, Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Preferred project management software proficiency.
• Solid experience with construction documents with an obsession for details.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Design administration experience, managing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service aptitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Able to multi-task, to meet various deadlines and handle shifting project priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A team player with leadership abilities.

Estimated Min Rate: $36.40
Estimated Max Rate: $52.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.