Designer

Target; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Architect who can maintain and develop store planning drawings through multiple design phases of remodel programs. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure adherence to Target guidelines and timely delivery of high-quality drawings and docs.

The candidate should have 4–7 years of architecture experience, strong planning and project management skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Microstation and Revit, with travel to

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture with 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit and MS Office.
• Strong planning, design and project management skills.
• Retail store planning and US construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop multiple Store Planning drawing files through all Remodel design phases.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure drawings meet Target guidelines and deliverables on time.
• Lead SME initiatives, guiding 2–3 work efforts across projects.
• Produce Design Development, Procurement and Installation files with quality control.
• Coordinate documents with partners in Minneapolis for remodel stores.

Skills

Store planning

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Revit

Job description

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Primary Function

• Will be responsible to maintain and develop multiple Store Planning drawing files & documents through all the Design phases of a Remodel program.
• Will collaborate with business partners across the board to ensure that drawings/layouts/documents, follow Target guidelines & standards, are processed and champions the deliverables with desired quality within agreed timeframe.
• Takes on a Subject Matter Expert [SME] responsibility. Captains 2or3 work efforts or special projects while working on multiple projects.
• Takes on complex projects, quality assurance, guidelines updates.
• With general direction, produces and documents Design Development, Procurement and Installation files.
• Coordinates documents with partners in Minneapolis for remodel stores in a timely manner.
• Updates store plan files per directed changes. Develops and maintains accurate, high quality store plan files utilizing Microstation CAD programs. Records updates in HAL/Change Manager/other trackers as required.
• Self manages assigned projects through implementation; self QAs and maintains preferred quality & timelines on all outgoing deliverables.
• Adheres to guidelines, Store Design drawing & quality standards, delivers the project in agreed time frame.
• Leads conference calls pertinent to job responsibilities.
• Creates and maintains accurate data on all projects; Develops and maintains orderly and complete files for all projects.
• Leads multiple projects independently.
• Strong ability to lead and provide design direction to individuals.
• Works closely with their team on their self-development and updates the status of Goal Plan during one-on-one meetings.
• Effectively provides contextual trainings and coaching to planners through mentoring and formal training.
• Under general direction is able to captain, drive and deliver multiple low/medium complexity projects, in a timely manner with high quality, which includes managing implementation, QA and timely delivery of the projects.
• Strong understanding of company’s strategic direction; Strong ability to communicate and advocate company’s strategic direction.
• Demonstrates ability to positively influence others.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Architecture with 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent planning, design, presentation and project management & problem solving skills in 3-4 programs.
• Excellent ability to self-manage multiple project workload.
• Excellent analytical skills in relation to total store space allocation & planning.
• Ability to positively mentor other planners through design solutions and project management.
• Ability to positively influence others and build consensus with large groups; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
• Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work and personal productivity; excellent ability to coordinate multiple projects, develop and implement schedules and priorities workload, desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging and constantly changing environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Auto CAD/Microstation, Revit.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; competency with the Imperial Measurement System.
• Able to travel internationally.
• Experience as Process Lead.
• US construction or building knowledge.
• Retail store planning and design experience.