Store Designer

VSP Vision Care; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision Care is seeking a Store Designer to shape the flow and look of retail stores. You will take surveys and CAD files to create floor plans that maximize space while meeting design guidelines and building codes.

You will present layouts, incorporate feedback, and produce a full set of construction documents, coordinating with engineers and city officials as needed. The role demands strong CAD skills and collaboration across internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years work experience in chain retail store design and/or CAD design
• Ability to create, read, understand and interpret construction documents as well as architectural and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of governing construction codes and accessibility design guidelines (ADA, ANSI, Title 24, etc.)
• Skilled in architectural design programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think logically and problem solve
• Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at one time
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration with team members and business partners

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary floor plans from site surveys, ensuring design guidelines and codes are met
• Present floor plans to cross-functional teams to address needs of Store Operations, Doctor Operations, Marketing, IT, and Merchandising
• Incorporate feedback into plans and ensure compliance with construction codes
• Produce full architectural construction documents (CDs)
• Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer for drawings
• Communicate with city officials/permit expeditors during plan review
• Attend project meetings to validate purchasing needs and timelines
• Develop sub-lease and evacuation plans per fire code and corporate specs

Skills

CAD design

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

The Store Designer is responsible for the flow and look of retail stores. Under general supervision, review the information gathered from the landlord and/or the site survey, creating a store layout that optimizes the use of the space while meeting company design guidelines.

Take as-builts, site surveys, and/or CAD files and create preliminary floor plans in accordance with company store design standards, ensuring that all governing building codes are met

Present floor plans to internal store development team to ensure that all needs are met for Store Operations, Doctor Operations, Marketing, IT, and Merchandise

Incorporate feedback into preliminary plans, ensuring that requests can be met while complying with governing construction codes

Provide consultants with final floor plan design and confirm they have all necessary information to complete construction documents (CDs)

Review CDs for design integrity, ensuring that all site-specific items are addressed

Develop and produce a full set of architectural construction documents, ensuring that they meet all governing construction codes

Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer for the development of their drawings

Communicate with city officials and/or permit expeditors to answer comments during the plan review process

Meet with buyer on a per-project basis to validate store purchasing needs

Develop sub-lease and evacuation plans for each location in accordance with fire code and corporate specifications

Manage each stage of a project, being aware of deadlines, project updates, and communicating changes to the cross-functional team

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years work experience in chain retail store design and/or CAD design
• Ability to create, read, understand and interpret construction documents as well as architectural and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of governing construction codes and accessibility design guidelines (ADA, ANSI, Title 24, etc.)
• Skilled in architectural design programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think logically and problem solve
• Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at one time
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration with team members and business partners
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.

Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.