designer autocad - Toronto, ON, Canada - HOLT RENFREW

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    Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

    From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

    The Designer, Store Design & Planning supports the design and planning phases of designated projects.

    This role supports all aspects of the project including project design, planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, technical direction, and vendor management.

    Through the close monitoring of designated projects, they ensure a high level of compliance with quality standards.

    Working with the Manager, Design & Planning and internal stakeholders to develop building designs, identify project requirements and define the scope of architectural and interior design work for tender and construction.

    Work with the Manager, Design & Planning to develop a comprehensive and detailed budget and maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines; Oversee design projects of various sizes and scales ranging from in-house relays and small capital project to large-scale master plan renovations and builds.

    architects, design firms, engineers, store development & strategy, sales, marketing, IT teams etc.) to develop designs and manage locations that effectively support company strategy.
    Keep evergreen all applicable store footprints including engineer designed performance industry standards and product innovation.
    Understand municipal regional and provincial building maintenance requirements and provide guidance to stores to ensure compliance (e.g. waste, fire codes and safety).
    Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements.
    Post-secondary degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
    Minimum 3 years related project experience including architectural contract administration (CA), managing and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
    Extensive experience with an excellent track record in delivering on planning, design and execution.
    Must be comfortable with communicating with / relaying direction to contractors and consultants.
    Advanced AutoCAD and 3D Sketchup experience required.