Retail Architectural Designer

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Assumes day to day responsibilities for retail design program, coordinating with architectural firms, project team, and key internal partners to design and execute retail projects.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

* Work with architectural partners to guide design and apply kit of parts for retail environments throughout all phases of the design process (site planning through project punch and beyond). 

* Ensure the best and most on-brand experience is provided for each project 

* Consistently evaluate program and elements to develop opportunities for improvement with Retail Design Lead.  

* Act as liaison to retail team to understand internal programming needs for retail locations while keeping the team updated and informed.   

* Work with property management team, disseminating standards for asset preservation projects as well as acting as a resource to provide design guidance for one-off requests as needed.  

* Act as a resource to real estate transaction managers during deals, giving feasibility recommendations and advising on design possibilities 

* Develop and maintain signage standards. Review signage packages to determine “best foot forward”  

* Approve Experiential Graphic Design and art details  

* Work with furniture vendors and design architects to consistently update and maintain standards, packages, etc.  

* Keen eye for Furniture and Finish Selections 

* Assume additional related responsibilities as assigned. 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

* None 

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

* Strong design sensibilities, seeing space as the context for a holistic human experience 

* Strong understanding of human behavior in retail environments 

* Ability to clearly communicate ideas and strategy, verbally and visually 

* Natural collaborator, able to draw others along toward viable solutions 

* Ability to work together with A+D firms is required 

* Understanding of retail banking procedures, history, and trends is a plus 

* Sketching skills preferred --ability to communicate design ideas quickly 

* Design or architecture degree (BS or BA) or equivalent experience required 

* Strong understanding of Experiential Graphic Design is helpful 

* Retail design experience or project leadership skills required 

* Minimum six to eight (6 - 8) years of experience is required 

* Excellent organizational skills  

* Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills 

* Detail oriented  

 

 

 

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined.  Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. 

Retail Architectural Designer

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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