OverviewThe Senior Design Manager develops innovative store designs within brand goals, with a focus on customer experience and operational efficiency. They work collaboratively with the Store Development team and interdepartmentally to ensure successful execution of projects in accordance with financial, social, and environmental goals
Job LocationsUS-WA-Seattle
Address1320 4th Ave
Main Job Responsibilities- Oversees fixture plan creation for new stores, innovative remodels and new programs, anticipating potential obstacles and providing cost effective and time efficient solutions
- Gathers information from site visits to determine project scope, design direction, and analyzes current design methodology to gain insight into department functionality and end user needs
- Develops fixture and millwork design with department staff to gain insight into department functionality, and assists in new program equipment/fixture roll-outs to stores
- Confirms stewardship of resources including fiscal management of all facilities planning, design, and construction functions
- Communicates design intent quickly and efficiently to various groups through sketching, dialogue, and drawings
- Assists in monitoring internal deadline management, communicating to necessary groups
- Develops and manages implementation of strategic facilities initiatives
- Communicates professionally and effectively with vendors, contractors, and architects, holding them accountable for timely and accurate work
- Works collaboratively with architect, kitchen designer, Merchandising, Facilities, and Operations
- Conducts ongoing industry research that helps capture current retail and lifestyle trends into the design process
- Other duties as needed or required, including updating and maintaining the Store Development SharePoint site
- This position works consistently at a light physical work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy physical work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach, and grasp. Occasionally required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift.
Qualifications and SkillsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in design or architecture
- 5+ years' design experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in retail design, with grocery experience preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a strongly collaborative environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Strong current AutoCAD experience along with working familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam and Sketchup
- Advanced understanding of all stages of design development and processes
- Ability to travel to all PCC locations, including the business office
- This role is expected to be in person at our stores and/or Seattle headquarters 4 days per week, depending on business needs.
- Evening/night/weekend work required depending on the needs of the project
Desired Qualifications- Passion for food and PCC's values
- Familiarity with Revit
Benefits and Perks- Keep yourself and your family healthy. Medical, dental, and vision plan
- Care for yourself and loved ones. Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program.
- Take time off. Paid time off starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked, plus 6 paid holidays per year, and bereavement leave.
- Save for your future. 401(k) profit sharing contribution
- Save on expenses. Discounted ORCA bus pass, staff discount on in-store purchases, free PCC co-op membership, Flexible Spending Account with pre-tax savings on eligible health and childcare expenses.
- Learn more at https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. PCC Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet the changing industry or business needs as necessary.
Additional DetailsWork occurs in an office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals.
Comp DetailsStarting Wage Range: $130,000-$155,000/year, depending on experience.
