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 G