Designer

rimary Function

Will be responsible to maintain and develop multiple Store Planning drawing files & documents through all the Design phases of a Remodel program.

Will collaborate with business partners across the board to ensure that drawings / layouts / documents, follow Target guidelines & standards, are processed and champions the deliverables with desired quality within agreed timeframe.

Takes on a Subject Matter Expert [SME] responsibility. Captains 2or3 work efforts or special projects while working on multiple projects.

Takes on complex projects, quality assurance, guidelines updates.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

With general direction, produces and documents Design Development, Procurement and Installation files.

Coordinates documents with partners in Minneapolis for remodel stores in a timely manner.

Updates store plan files per directed changes. Develops and maintains accurate, high quality store plan files utilizing Microstation CAD programs. Records updates in HAL / Change Manager / other trackers as required.

Self manages assigned projects through implementation; self QAs and maintains preferred quality & timelines on all outgoing deliverables.

Adheres to guidelines, Store Design drawing & quality standards, delivers the project in agreed time frame.

Leads conference calls pertinent to job responsibilities.

Creates and maintains accurate data on all projects; Develops and maintains orderly and complete files for all projects.

Leads multiple projects independently.

Strong ability to lead and provide design direction to individuals.

Works closely with their team on their self-development and updates the status of Goal Plan during one-on-one meetings.

Effectively provides contextual trainings and coaching to planners through mentoring and formal training.

Under general direction is able to captain, drive and deliver multiple low / medium complexity projects, in a timely manner with high quality, which includes managing implementation, QA and timely delivery of the projects.

Strong understanding of company's strategic direction; Strong ability to communicate and advocate company's strategic direction.

Demonstrates ability to positively influence others.

Reporting / Working Responsibilities –

Sr. Manager, Store Design

Job Requirements :

Degree in Architecture with 4-7 years of relevant work experience.

Excellent planning, design, presentation and project management & problem solving skills in 3-4 programs.

Excellent ability to self-manage multiple project workload.

Excellent analytical skills in relation to total store space allocation & planning.

Ability to positively mentor other planners through design solutions and project management.

Ability to positively influence others and build consensus with large groups; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.

Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work and personal productivity; excellent ability to coordinate multiple projects, develop and implement schedules and priorities workload, desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging and constantly changing environment.

Working knowledge of MS Office, Auto CAD / Microstation.

Fluency in spoken and written English; competency with the Imperial Measurement System.Able to travel internationally.

Job Requirements [desirable] :

Experience as Process Lead.

US construction or building knowledge.

Retail store planning and design experience.

Microstation CAD experience.