Designer, Store Design - 6-month Contract

Indigo

Toronto

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join Indigo as a Designer for Store Design on a 6-month contract in Toronto. In this role, you will focus on creating concepts that enhance customer experience, support design development, and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position requires strong CAD and 3D rendering skills, and a background in commercial interior design.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in commercial interior design.
Expert in CAD and 3D rendering skills.
Knowledge of preparing and reviewing construction drawings.

Responsibilities

Develop all aspects of design for the Indigo retail environment.
Support the development of new store designs.
Produce CAD & 3D renderings to illustrate new designs.

Skills

CAD

3D rendering

Interior design

Education

Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch-Up

Job description

Designer, Store Design - 6-month Contract

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Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.

WHO WE ARE

We love books and all things beautiful
We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…

We play by the following rules:

We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend
We inspire each other to do our best work
We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
We give back to the communities in which we operate

Job Description

MISSION

The Designer, Store Design, is responsible for developing all aspects of design for the Indigo retail environment. The primary focus will be on creating concepts that align with Indigo's brand and business goals to enhance the Customer Experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

Completion of new store projects on time, on budget, and within scope
Elevation of store design and experience (both for customers and employees)
Customer satisfaction, as evidenced by stakeholder feedback

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

Support the development of new store designs and assist with managing concept and millwork development drawings.
Working closely with cross-functional departments on projects as applicable
Working closely with architects, consultants (Architects of Record, MEP engineers, Structural engineers, Lighting Designers), fabricators and suppliers
Contributes to design solutions that achieve merchandising goals outlined in the design brief
Responsible for the execution of team deliverables
Produce CAD fixture floorplans for large and small format projects
Produce CAD & 3D renderings where necessary to illustrate the effectiveness of new designs, plans and fixtures
Support the design and roll-out of fixtures
Understand and apply Indigo's Store Design standards to store projects
Responsible for maintaining and updating the database of the current fixture floorplans, fixture drawings, and photographs of all stores
Responsible for sourcing samples from suppliers and maintaining the materials library.
Take on special projects assigned by senior team members
Embrace and seek out solutions that support the omni-channel, online / in-store integrated customer experience
Ensure the store experience is best-in-class, acting as an advocate for the customer and employee by placing them at the forefront of all design and decision-making processes

People

Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily.
Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
Support others to see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.
Encourage others to freely share their perspectives and be open to feedback.

Cultural

Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
Celebrate the diversity of thought and have an open mindset
Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Manager, Store Design

Qualifications

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in commercial interior design in retail, hospitality, or equivalent
Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Industrial Design or equivalent
LEED & WELL accreditation, knowledge and project experience are an asset
Member of ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario), OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) or equivalent is an asset
Experienced in the design and execution of commercial environments
Experienced in working closely with architects and various consultants (design agencies, MEP engineers, structural engineers, lighting designers) in the execution of commercial projects
Experienced in working with construction and know construction administration
Knowledge of and experience in preparing and reviewing construction drawings and construction details
Knowledge of and experience with fabrication methods inherent in store fixtures, architecture, and furniture production
Retail experience is an asset
Expert in CAD and 3D rendering skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch-Up
Understanding of proportion and scale to translate ideas, forms, and functions into cohesive design concepts
Excellent ability to create, understand, and translate three-dimensional space concepts into conceptual drawings
Organized and analytical, with keen attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Committed to growing skills and continuous improvement
Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment
Interested in human-centred, empathetic design that puts the well-being and experience of people first
Dedicated to learning and searching out new points of view in design
Open to listening, accepting feedback, and exploring opportunities based on feedback on design work
Clear and professional communicator, written and verbal
Have a good understanding of the building codes and barrier-free design

Other (travel, Bilingual, etc.)

Occasional travel to store locations
Occasional travel locally and/or out of province
Licensed to drive preferred
Bilingual is an asset

Additional information

At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at Support-HR@indigo.ca if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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