URBN Outfitters, Inc. Looking for URBN Junior Store Designer at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Store Designer

URBN Studio

Position Description –

Manage the design development of new stores, renovations, remodels, special projects and store fixtures via deliverables execution by the internal Store Design Team and/or vendor collaborations; develop brand driven spaces that engage the customer in unexpected ways.

Reports to: Design Director

Responsibilities –

Design Development & Inspiration

• Motivate and facilitate the Design Associate to develop innovative, site-specific, Brand-appropriate designs from initial concept through store opening
• Inspire outside-of-the-box thinking while effectively managing expectations of the internal Store Design Team
• Develop and design with Store Design Managers a conceptually innovative, financially viable and operationally sound retail spaces that enhance Brand equity
• Ensure the creation of an effective space for the merchandising team’s work that optimizes their ability to install outstanding seasonal displays
• Ensure that profit metrics are met on each project
• Store Development :
  • Partner with Senior Store Environment Manager – with fiscal project parameters in mind – to engage team in a design process that leads to complete deliverables ready for final construction documentation by the Architect of Record
  • Review construction document check sets, ensuring that design intent has not been compromised through the course of consultant coordination. Review with Principal all concerns
  • Partner with Store Operations team to ensure that the end result is operationally sound store
  • Partner with Art Department to explore new graphics idea (Signage + Barricade graphic) and Artist collaborations for specific store design

Communication/Coordination

• Participate in all Design Review Meetings
• Oversee development of store design intent with all consultants (AOR, and Vendors)
• Lead and update the development and implementation of internal template documents for Design Set
• Initiate, promote and sustain outstanding communication and collaboration between the Design Associate, Store Environment Team, Art Department Team and the Operations Team to review and discuss progress
• Act as guardian of all design packages developed by the Design Associates. Oversee in a timely manner all design packages and assure the quality and level of detail of information
• Assure the proper level of information is reflected in the design set at each successive DRM to facilitate productive discussion between all parties
• Develop and maintain a positive, passionate and team-oriented environment
• Be self-motivated and able to quickly and accurately assess end-goals, while fostering an environment that encourages team members to operate in a similar fashion
• Manage multiple projects with variable timelines concurrently

Site Visits / Construction Process

• Mentor Store Design Managers to develop an eye for best use of space’s existing conditions from a brand perspective
• Travel to site(s) at pre-kickoff with the Design Associate and AOR’s survey team (when possible) to get a strong understanding of the space. Survey space on a design perspective; identify potential Brand-appropriate existing feature elements (review ceiling, wall finishes, building structure, floor quality, storefront, adjacent tenant and neighborhood)
• Set schedule of strategically timed construction site visits to guarantee design intent is met and site specific conditions addressed without negatively impacting overall project cost
• Review construction site photos with the Design Associate
• Work with the Construction Project Manager throughout the construction process, and resolve any design questions in a timely matter in adherence to budget, communicate this to Principal through weekly change order log
• Lead the Design Walkthrough with the Design Associate and the Principal (optional)

Position Requirements –

• 1-2 years minimum of professional experience in an architecture firm
• Diverse design/architecture background demonstrating knowledge of multiple creative and technical disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple creative talents toward singularly focused targeted operational objectives.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a proven ability to confront difficult and/or ambiguous situations head-on while maintaining a positive rapport with all parties.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and their inherent expectations with diverse stakeholders
• Self motivated; ability to work towards deadlines and establish schedule milestones for the team
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to hand sketch
• Efficient with Autocad, Adobe Programs, 3D Programs (Sketch-up) and Microsoft Office

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