Junior Store Designer

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC in Wisconsin seeks a Junior Store Designer to develop 2D/3D architectural plans for interior and exterior retail stores, aligning concepts with Ashley's brand and business strategies.

The role requires 4+ years in interior design, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, SketchUp and Enscape, plus strong communication and teamwork. Frequent travel to global showrooms is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in interior design or architecture.
• Minimum 4 years in an Interior Design related field (Retail Design preferred).
• Strong knowledge of 3D visualization and design principles.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with Photoshop, SketchUp and Enscape.
• Experience with lighting design.
• Ability to interpret architectural details in construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D architectural plans and design documents for interior and exterior retail projects.
• Lead schematic design through design development and document completion for multiple projects around a $10M annual budget.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Travel to global locations for onsite verification and brand education.
• Establish relationships with internal teams and external clients to ensure brand alignment.
• New retail concept development based on business strategies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Independent and team-oriented

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in interior design/architecture

4 years in interior design related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Primary Job Functions

This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.

• Create 2D and 3D architectural construction plans and design documents for both interior and exterior retail projects.
• Understand and apply knowledge of the furniture retail industry as well as Ashley's products, operations, and manufacturing to reinforce business strategies.
• Adapt Ashley's brand objectives into unique and varied retail projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong visual merchandising skills
• Strong 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

Secondary Job Functions

This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.

• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications

• 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

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