Sr. Store Designer, Worldwide Grocery Real Estate
Amazon · Seattle, Washington, USA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
The Retail Growth & Development team within Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Real Estate organization is looking for a talented Sr. Store Designer to join their team. We are an exciting, fast-moving business unit, where everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. You are the right person for this job if you are a creative problem solver with curiosity and drive for learning and a passion for customers. You must demonstrate the ability to efficiently drive multiple projects throughout all phases of design, permitting and construction administration. We are looking for people who want to join an ambitious, innovative and customer obsessed program.
Key job responsibilities
- Solutions oriented, proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach.
- Translate brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way.
- Work across a large portfolio and multiple banners with a diverse set of programs.
- Manage the design process, interfacing with internal and external design partners.
- Adapt site specific conditions metrics and standards to store designs.
- Build data driven scope of work with internal stake holders, focused on servicing operating stores.
- Develop FF&E and Décor packages.
- Work with key internal and external stakeholders in the development and production of comprehensive design development packages.
- Create presentation packages to communicate design with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Drive and create Schematic Design Packages.
- Coordinate with Construction, Procurement and Operations Teams on budget and schedule considerations and value engineering efforts.
- Manage consultants throughout all phases of design through the project lifecycle.
- Provide Construction Administrative support as needed.
- Archive completed drawings, redlines, and shop drawings.
- Obtain landlord approvals per lease requirements.
- Review and approves submittals and shop drawings
- Demonstrated ability in building and health codes, 3D visualization, and industry trends
- Communicate design vision in visual, written, and verbal formats.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills .
- Work effectively in an extremely fast paced, ambiguous environment.
A day in the life
If you thrive in an ever-changing progressive environment, then we want to talk to you. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, external consultants and vendors throughout the store development process. Oversight of consultant performance is critical. This candidate must have a professional and positive demeanor and possess the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including leadership.
About the team
The Worldwide Retail Growth & Development Design team approaches every site with customer obsession from the ground up to offer seamless grocery shopping experiences, whether customers are shopping in-store or online. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing a diverse grocery store network transforming the shopping experience through innovative store design. Our thoughtful designs work backwards form the customer to create experiences that transform everyday grocery shopping into an effortless journey. We optimize store layouts to create intuitive and efficient shopping environments while ensuring our designs are customer obsessed and prioritize workflow efficiency.
Key job responsibilities
- Solutions oriented, proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach.
- Translate brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way.
- Work across a large portfolio and multiple banners with a diverse set of programs.
- Manage the design process, interfacing with internal and external design partners.
- Adapt site specific conditions metrics and standards to store designs.
- Build data driven scope of work with internal stake holders, focused on servicing operating stores.
- Develop FF&E and Décor packages.
- Work with key internal and external stakeholders in the development and production of comprehensive design development packages.
- Create presentation packages to communicate design with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Drive and create Schematic Design Packages.
- Coordinate with Construction, Procurement and Operations Teams on budget and schedule considerations and value engineering efforts.
- Manage consultants throughout all phases of design through the project lifecycle.
- Provide Construction Administrative support as needed.
- Archive completed drawings, redlines, and shop drawings.
- Obtain landlord approvals per lease requirements.
- Review and approves submittals and shop drawings
- Demonstrated ability in building and health codes, 3D visualization, and industry trends
- Communicate design vision in visual, written, and verbal formats.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills .
- Work effectively in an extremely fast paced, ambiguous environment.
A day in the life
If you thrive in an ever-changing progressive environment, then we want to talk to you. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, external consultants and vendors throughout the store development process. Oversight of consultant performance is critical. This candidate must have a professional and positive demeanor and possess the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including leadership.
About the team
The Worldwide Retail Growth & Development Design team approaches every site with customer obsession from the ground up to offer seamless grocery shopping experiences, whether customers are shopping in-store or online. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing a diverse grocery store network transforming the shopping experience through innovative store design. Our thoughtful designs work backwards form the customer to create experiences that transform everyday grocery shopping into an effortless journey. We optimize store layouts to create intuitive and efficient shopping environments while ensuring our designs are customer obsessed and prioritize workflow efficiency.