Crate and Barrel · 1 day ago
Design Manager
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCrate and Barrel is seeking a Design Manager to maximize sales growth and profitability by assisting in the design coordination phases of the built environment. The role involves managing fixture development, coordinating with vendors, and leading project communication to ensure successful design execution.
Retail
Responsibilities
Serve as the prime designer for new fixture development and manager of fixture initiatives across Brands
Serve as primary designer for small project initiatives per the Director’s discretion
Manage interface with FFE vendors per the Director’s discretion
Manage workflow by establishing project scheduling for the Architecture and Store Design Departments
Own all inflow of landlord documents and partner with the Store Development team at the real estate development phases
Lead the communication and prioritization for maintaining all primary milestones for projects at the Design phases
Update and maintain industry specific hardware and software for the department
Create and maintain a manual for department design standards and protocols including best practices
Manage and analyze Architecture Department store data for recording and distribution
Research and continue to be up to date on the latest industry trends and attend applicable trade shows in the design, architecture, and construction fields per the discretion of the Director
Coordinate conference calls or web conferences with franchise partners or domestic landlords
Support all efforts and initiatives across all business channels implemented by the company
Support the company’s mission and goals, including applicable key performance indicators (KPIs)
Qualification
Required
Ability to initiate 3D modeling for incoming project analysis and concept designs
Ability to coordinate drawing translation with franchise partners; including accurate dimensional conversion to metric
Maintain material boards and material library for each new project and concept across all brands
Ability to build 3D models in Autocad and Revit for fixture design development; create manufacturing drawings and coordinate with millworkers during fabrication
Demonstrate high level skill at presentation production through multiple channels of software including Autocad, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat
Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines provided by management or the Human Resources Department and/or as outlined in the Crate and Barrel/CB2 Associate Guide
Maintain awareness and demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of computers, systems and programs relevant to the position
Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
Preferred
Professional or pre-professional degree from an accredited design program (Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture)
Completion or progress toward professional licensure or certificates
Minimum 5 years experience as a staff designer or junior architect in a professional architecture or interior design office
Core knowledge of commercial real estate and leasing preferred
Strong organizational skills and abilities to coordinate teams through a project program
Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Docs
Company
Crate and Barrel
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janet Hayes
Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings
Ana Hagemaster
Human Resources Business Partner
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