Store Designer - Markham, Canada - Mary Brown's Chicken

    Mary Brown's Chicken
    Mary Brown's Chicken Markham, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The Store Designer will be responsible for all interior design projects inclusive but not limited to, the design of new store openings, remodels and all scale of store design renovations for our corporate as well as franchise stores. The Store Designer will work very closely with the Director of Construction and the Construction Project Managers. This role will manage the design for Mary Brown's projects from pre-construction stages through to completion (if any changes come up) in accordance with the Development Plan and Mary Brown's standards.

    Responsibilities

    • Ability to create full permit submission set design / construction drawings.

    • Create detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and shop drawings.

    • Reviews the site survey to ensure jurisdictional and landlord requirements are incorporated into the design of the store

    • Completes test fits and feasibility studies for potential locations.

    • Works with key internal and external stakeholders (including architecture firms) in the production of comprehensive design development packages.

    • Work with landlords, property manager and cities, municipalities in collecting site specific drawing information and correspondence.

    • Develops and maintains a CAD drawings library.

    • Advise on selection of colors, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards, and building code.

    • Creates presentation packages as needed to communicate design.

    • Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

    • Coordinates with Construction team on budget considerations and value engineering as required.

    • Creates comprehensive Schematic Design Packages.

    • Creates complete Design Development drawing sets for both new construction and renovation projects.

    • Manages external architectural firm/ MEP engineering firm in the completion of Construction Drawings.

    • Completes quality assurance checks on Construction Drawings for design studio.

    • Coordinates jurisdictional review and required revisions to the Construction Drawings to obtain required permits.

    • Ensures landlord approvals for store design considerations are obtained per lease requirements.

    • Reviews and approves all submittals (including shop drawings) which require owner approval per the contract with general contractors.

    • Archives completed drawings, redlines, and shop drawings.

    • Performs pre-design, post-demo, and design walk-through site visits as required.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    • 3+ years of commercial interior design or architecture experience. Retail design background strongly preferred.

    • Experience in: Architecture/ Retail Design; Design Development, Construction / Permit Documentation; Custom Furniture/Fixture Design.

    • Must be proficient in Auto CAD, Revit, photoshop and sketchup. Microsoft office, outlook. Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Revit Skills Required.

    • Valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle.

    Education / Certification

    • Completion of a Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in architecture or interior design or completion of a college degree in a related field.

    MBI Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.