Job Description

Description

• Create full permit submission set design / construction drawings.
• Create detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and shop drawings.
• Reviews the site survey to ensure jurisdictional and landlord requirements are incorporated into the design of the store
• Completes test fits and feasibility studies for potential locations.
• Works with key internal and external stakeholders (including architecture firms) in the production of comprehensive design development packages.
• Work with landlords, property manager and cities, municipalities in collecting site specific drawing information and correspondence.
• Develops and maintains a CAD drawings library.
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards, and building code.
• Generate and organize purchase orders. \xe2\x80\xa2 Creates presentation packages as needed to communicate design.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Coordinates with Construction team on budget considerations and value engineering as required.
• Creates comprehensive Schematic Design Packages.
• Creates complete Design Development drawing sets for both new construction and renovation projects.
• Manages external architectural firm/ MEP engineering firm in the completion of Construction Drawings.
• Completes quality assurance checks on Construction Drawings for design studio.
• Coordinates jurisdictional review and required revisions to the Construction Drawings to obtain required permits.
• Ensures landlord approvals for store design considerations are obtained per lease requirements.
• Reviews and approves all submittals (including shop drawings) which require owner approval per the contract with general contractors.
• Archives completed drawings, redlines, and shop drawings.
• Provides Construction Administrative support working closely with construction project managers, architecture firms, and other external stakeholders during construction of store projects.
• Performs pre-design, post-demo, and design walk-through site visits as required.
• Prepare schedules, enter and track orders, track client\'s budget, follow up for payment.
• Create a prelim layout ie. New builds/ Express models
• Sourcing equipment and finishes with vendors
• Create full design packages for rebrands
• Created design prototypes with consultants ie. 2500 Build and express
• Coordination and creation of graphics/ marketing graphics with Marketing dept.
• Creating signage proposals as required
• Coordination with other depts regarding possession dates
• Corporate projects ie. Office reno/relocation

• Minimum 4 years related work experience (preferably retail/restaurant design)
• Proficient in Autocad, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Experience using Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience working with construction, architects and project managers
• Ability to take design feedback from several stake-holders without giving up brand identity and specific design elements
• Must be a strong team player with an eye for detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedicated, self-motivated and highly organized individual with a flexible attitude
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality, demonstrating personal accountability for quality and quantity of work.
• Capability to prioritize work, including time management skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

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