Retail Store Layout Designer & CAD Expert

Michaels of Canada; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas, seeks a Specialist - Store Planning & CAD Design to execute store layouts and develop prototypical fixture plans using CAD systems.

You will read and maintain architectural files, collaborating with the Senior Store Planner and other stakeholders to refine layout concepts. You will use AutoCAD and related CAD/architectural files to produce accurate store plans, support design reviews, and ensure layouts align with prototypes, ADA guidelines, and

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent 3+ years of experience (e.g., Architecture, Interior Design, Merchandise Planning)
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
• Capable of reading, understanding, and maintaining architectural and store layout files
• Proficient in AutoCAD with experience in working with complex CAD files
• Understands how to read PDFs and convert them to accurate CAD files for layout purposes

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and documents solutions/identifies restrictions as well as unique and diverse store layout designs and specifications for new, relocated, and remodel stores.
• Support the promotion of the company identity through designs that will enhance the experience for the customer.
• Uses AutoCAD, CAD files, and Architectural files to complete this work.
• Partners with Senior Store Planner to collaborate with cross-functional teams and other key stakeholders to gather input and develop store layout design concept solutions.
• Reviews with the Senior Store Planner all Store Design proposals for preliminary approval and for lease/ SSPs and final lease approval.
• Processes and replies to all redline field changes and Construction Manager direction, landlord, architect, and city comments within 48 hours of receipt.
• Determines the most efficient space layout based on current prototype direction, customer needs, and projected sales volume.
• Solves problems from design criteria to find out-of-the-box solutions.
• Works with Sr. Store Planner to determine the flow of the store, fixture usage, space design and support/operations areas.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Education

4-year degree in a related field

Equivalent 3+ years experience

Architecture

Interior Design

Merchandise Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas, seeks a Specialist - Store Planning & CAD Design to execute store layouts and develop prototypical fixture plans using CAD systems.

You will read and maintain architectural files, collaborating with the Senior Store Planner and other stakeholders to refine layout concepts. You will use AutoCAD and related CAD/architectural files to produce accurate store plans, support design reviews, and ensure layouts align with prototypes, ADA guidelines, and