Crate and Barrel · 3 hours ago
Project Architect
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCrate and Barrel is focused on maximizing sales growth and profitability, and they are seeking a Project Architect to coordinate projects and manage store development teams. The role involves overseeing the design and construction phases for store environments globally, ensuring brand standards and effective project management.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage a team of external consultants, including engineers and architects, through the process of store design and construction with emphasis on brand standards (for all brands) and application of the store Design Intent
Manage the process of internal and external approvals, including all necessary municipal design reviews, visual merchandising coordination, and operational coordination
Develop and manage a studio design development schedule for each store project, in cooperation with the Senior Director of Architecture and the Construction Department
Establish the project Design Intent and manage coordination of construction documents for each store project, in cooperation with the Construction Department and external project team
Manage office tasks through construction administration for each store project, in cooperation with the Construction Department and external project team
Review building area reports from the building information model for each store project
Guide production of rendered images from the building information model, for internal design review, landlord/developer review and municipality review, as needed for each store project
Conduct required construction site visits for each store project, in cooperation with the Construction Department and external project team
Collaborate with the Construction Department to ensure each store project maintains or improves the construction budget set within the company approved store pro forma
Identify and implement improvements in the development process of store projects, in collaboration with key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
High quality and flexible building design and space planning skills
Ability to sketch and present design ideas
Advanced comprehension of construction documents, including contracts, and advanced knowledge of construction means and methods
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
5+ years of architecture experience; architect license preferred
MArch or professional degree or higher degree in architecture or related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite or Google Workspace, Web Conferencing, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
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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