Arc’teryx - Senior Retail Designer – EMEA (m/f/d) - London

If you were a Senior Retail Designer EMEA now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Working closely with both the VP Store Development & the Director, Retail Design (Vancouver) to create and adapt retail concepts for all D2C channels (brand stores, Brand+, Alpha, concept stores, Mountain Stores, shop in shop, etc.)
• Driving the design and coordination of all interior brand elements in partnership with the Brand team to maintain overall design and brand vision
• Leading regular design presentations to the Senior Leadership Team
• Leading cross-functional collaboration sessions specific to each store project
• Identifying areas of opportunity in our Retail Designs and taking initiative to design a solution
• Driving project timelines and communicating with cross-functional partners using Smartsheet
• Initiating and reviewing architectural site surveys for design and layout feasibility to make recommendations for budget, operational and brand appropriateness
• Preparing project layouts, specifications, millwork, lighting direction and design details for architectural documentation
• Directing and managing the production of architectural drawings for accuracy, industry quality standards, building codes, health and safety regulations
• Managing external architects on drawing deliverables, completion dates, permitting and construction documents
• Reviewing standard project-based shop drawings (storefront, fixtures, signage, brand elements) for accuracy, completeness and coordination with architectural drawings
• Working closely with Director, Construction and PM’s during budgeting, bid and build phases
• Partnering with Visual Merchandising team to finalize store layouts, assortment strategy and capacity for each location

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Designing new innovative store concepts and solutions
• Partnering with VM and Brand on new fixture designs and brand moments
• Researching new innovative finishes and materials
• Supporting Store of the Future initiatives, Global Design Standards, and the Retail Design Playbook evolution
• Providing guidance and mentorship to the rest of the Design Team

Are you our next Senior Retail Designer?

• You have 8+ years of experience in global retail design
• You have a bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture or a related field and uou are LEED certified and/or have a keen interest in sustainable design practices
• You are proficient in CAD drafting using AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up, Enscape and Smartsheet
• You have demonstrated ability creating and delivering innovative design concepts and solutions on time and on budget with minimal direction
• You are experienced in current building codes and ADA requirements in both US, CA and EMEA
• You have strong design and presentation skills
• You have strong 3D rendering skills
• You are knowledgeable in material specification, sourcing and construction methods
• You have a strong ability to drive work to ensure deadlines are met
• You are a strong team player with ability to work independently with minimum supervision AND in a collaborative environment
• You are driven to problem solve and open to learn
• You have excellent verbal and visual communication skills
• You have excellent ability to create, understand and translate three dimensional concepts into drawings
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it