About this opportunity
Ashley HomeStores, Ltd. lists this Junior Store Designer opportunity in seffner, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
1. Create 2D and 3D architectural construction plans and design documents for both interior and exterior retail projects.
2. Understand and apply knowledge of the furniture retail industry as well as Ashley’s products, operations, and manufacturing to reinforce business strategies.
3. Adapt Ashley’s brand objectives into unique and varied retail projects.
4. Manage and execute schematic design, design development, and completion of design documentation for multiple projects concurrently as directed with an average project budget of $10M annually.
5. Independently manage multiple projects at different stages of completion and varying complexity to ensure that deadlines are met. Record and communicate project status to necessary parties.
6. Travel to global retail locations and showrooms to lead onsite field verification and documentation to evaluate store condition, renewal state and conduct brand education.
JUNIOR STORE DESIGNER
Travel to global retail locations and showrooms to lead onsite visual merchandising and store set up.
Assist with travel to Enterprise retail locations, inspect construction quality and execution. Create and complete contractor punch lists.
Cross-train and complete new and varied project types.
Prepare and professionally conduct meetings and presentations with internal teams and external clients.
Responsible for reviewing and redlining self-created construction documents to ensure accuracy and quality standards. Responsible for reviewing and redlining peer-created construction documents.
Specify materials, finishes, fixtures, and signage. Communicate with vendors and distribute purchase orders.
Establish working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external clients to ensure alignment with brand objectives.
New retail concept development based on business strategies.
Continuous quality and process improvement ideation to progress personal and department efficiencies and deliverables.
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
Secondary Job Functions
This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
1. Maintain reliable attendance.
2. Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
3. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Job Qualifications
Education: Experience: Licenses or Certifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4 years in an Interior Design related field (required), preferably Retailb Design
• Proficient knowledge of 3D visualization ability and working knowledge of the elements and principles of design
• Strong knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong Experience with Photoshop, Sketch-up, and Enscape
• Strong Experience with lighting design
• Proven ability to create 2D and 3D design drawings and renderings
• Ability to interpret and understand architectural details and specifications as used in construction documents
• Proficient in building and health codes for compliance
• Experience with and knowledge of retail operations
JUNIOR STORE DESIGNER
Strong visual merchandising skills
S trong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Maintain confidentiality
Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong skills in adaptability, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities change on short notice
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
Schedule Expectations
Frequent domestic and international travel in varying economic and social conditions.
Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Job Competencies
Ethics and values
Integrity and trust
Worksite address
seffner, FL, 33583, US
Who can apply
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