Senior Store Designer

• This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.

• Review and create intricate 2D and 3D architectural construction plans and design documents for both interior and exterior retail projects.

• Utilize and share comprehensive knowledge of the furniture retail industry as well as Ashley’s products, operations, and manufacturing to reinforce business strategies.

• Adapt Ashley’s brand objectives into complex, unique and varied retail projects.

• Manage and execute schematic design, design development, and completion of the highest level of detailed construction documents for multiple projects concurrently with an average project budget of $50M annually.

• Independently manage multiple individual and team projects at different stages of completion and varying complexity to ensure that deadlines are met. Record and communicate project status to necessary parties

• Responsible for reviewing and redlining self-created construction documents to ensure accuracy and quality standards. Responsible for regularly reviewing and redlining peer-created construction documents to ensure department-wide compliance.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and leadership to support other team members regarding the development, implementation, training, and maintenance of store design processes and procedures.

• Oversees the training and development of new team members.

• Travel to global retail locations and showrooms to lead onsite field verification and documentation to evaluate store condition, renewal state and conduct brand education.

• Travel to Enterprise retail locations, inspect construction quality and execution. Create and complete

• contractor punch lists.

• Travel to global retail locations and showrooms to lead onsite visual merchandising and store set up.

• Prepare and professionally conduct meetings and presentations with internal teams and/or external clients.

• Select and specify materials, finishes, fixtures, and signage. Develop and maintain vendor relationships including price negotiation and forecasting. Create and distribute purchase orders. Coordinate product logistics as needed.

• Create and adhere to budget estimates and lead cost-saving initiatives.

• Adhering to budget, purchase construction supplies and materials, fixturing, and signage for Enterprise store projects, on behalf of the company.

• Determine project schedules and manage project completion.

• Lead and delegate the development and execution of new retail concepts based on business strategies.

• Complete and oversee varied project types and act as a subject matter expert for the company and clientele.

• Responsible for the development, documentation, and maintenance of department tools.

• Maintain working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external clients to promote and ensure alignment with brand objectives.

• Continuous quality and process improvement ideation to progress personal and department efficiencies and deliverables as applicable.

• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Secondary Job Functions

This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.

1. Maintain reliable attendance.

2. Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.

3. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Education: Experience: Licenses or Certifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field or equivalent work

experience, Required

• 6 years in an Interior Design or related field preferably Retail Design, Required.

• 2 years proven project management and leadership experience

• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification, Preferred

• Advanced 3D visualization ability and advanced knowledge of the elements and

principles of design

• Advanced experience in AutoCAD and Revit

• Advanced experience in Photoshop, Sketch-up, and Enscape

• Advanced experience in lighting design

• Proven proficiency to create complex 2D and 3D design drawings and renderings

• Advanced understanding of architectural details and specifications as used in

construction documents

• Understanding of building and health codes and compliance issues.

• Understanding of design and construction costs

• Advanced knowledge and skills of visual merchandising

• Exhibit strong leadership skills and big picture strategic thinking

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Proven time management and organizational skills

• Complex and analytical and problem-solving skills

• Work independently as well as in a team environment

• Experience with and advanced knowledge of retail operations

• Maintain confidentiality

• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints

• Strong skills in adaptability, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions

and priorities change on short notice

• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment

• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our

customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect

• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external

customers

• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues

or inquiries

Schedule Expectations

• Frequent domestic and international travel in varying economic and social conditions.

• Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.