Store Designer

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 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 official 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 communicate 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

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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. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

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.

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