Department: Property Location: Vancouver, BC Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Who are the JD Group? JD is a sports fashion, multichannel retailer of branded sports and casual wear, combining globally recognized brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and The North Face, with strong own brand labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand to provide an elevated consumer experience. JD is an industry leading retail business which combines the best of physical and digital retail to give a compelling consumer proposition which enables its customers to shop seamlessly across all channels. JD now has over 770 stores in 19 territories, 4 continents across the globe. As a Group, our portfolio stretches to 3300+ stores operating across Sports, Fashion, Outdoor and Leisure fascias.
The role... The position of Junior Retail Designer is a key role in the global expansion of JD within North America. Working as part of the property team based in Vancouver, with reporting responsibilities into the Global design team at GHQ in Manchester UK. This position necessitates a high principle of design standards with the creative ability to develop each store design on a project-by project basis using the agreed store grading guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Design projects as assigned, taking projects from brief through to completion
Attendance of strategy meetings to obtain design briefs and general direction of projects
Assist with the on-going development of the JD Store design specific to the Canadian marketplace
Liaising with key project stakeholders at varying stages of projects, working closely with internal departments (UK design team, Acquisitions team, Project managers, Quantity surveyors, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Multichannel, IT, Security, Health and Safety etc.)
Co-ordination of meetings to present completed store designs and obtain approval / feedback from teams based in the global head office
Attend site meetings; talking through the design with the project delivery team, check surveys and record site information, ensuring all data is up to date in all documentation
Set up drawings in AutoCAD using landlords or survey information ensuring all work is accurate
Production of detailed plans, shop fronts, sections and elevations for proposed store designs and site-specific details
Partner with external professional agencies such as architects, MEP and structural engineers, permitting departments in order to obtain statutory approvals
Partner with the UK global graphics team to deliver project specific designs (store fronts, internal branding and signage)
Position Requirements:
This role commands a varying degree of travel, on average 1 day a month attending site meetings
Previous experience within a similar role is essential with a minimum 2-3 year\xe2\x80\x99s industry experience
Experience in a creative role with a leading retail design agency or in-house design team
Strong retail and commercial awareness, specifically within the sports fashion industry
Proven experience at all stages of the design process, from conception through to implementation
Design creatively to set budgets, demonstrating an understanding of construction costs
Detailed understanding of construction or shop fitting coupled with a strong understanding of permit regulations throughout Canada
Strong communication and presentation skills
Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to manage own workload to deadlines
Must hold a valid passport
Travel to UK head office may be required as part of training for the role
Skills:
High level proficiency AutoCAD with working knowledge of how to build dynamic blocks
Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud suite
Experience of Revit is desirable
Visual rendering and 3D modelling preferred but not essential
Ability to use all Microsoft Office programs
Qualifications:
Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Design or other relevant qualification
If you are interested in joining the team then please attach a covering letter, a copy of your resume and portfolio in PDF format.
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