Store Designer

at  Pet Valu

Location: Markham, Ontario
Job Description:
The Store Designer is primarily responsible for preparing preliminary and final store design layouts, fixture plans and construction details for internal review and release. This role works closely with various levels of Corporate Management and with our Franchise Store Partners. They will use software to assist with creating design plans in the layouts of all store builds and resets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce construction store drawings on AutoCAD including architectural, merchandise fixture, electrical, reflective ceiling, finish, and plumbing plans and provide to Architect to produce permit drawings.
• Produce existing store redesign layouts as requested
• Design the store premise to maximize merchandisable space while maintaining code compliance and Company Design elements.
• Work closely with the Planogram Manager to determine fixture requirements and to ensure fixturing is placed and sized correctly for proper product placement.
• Work closely with our Franchise Partners and Corporate Management Group to develop and finalize fixture layouts.
• Source and coordinate fixture install crews.
• Provide take off drawings for our fixture and millwork vendors.
• Work closely with the Fixture Coordinator to ensure accurate take offs

Experience, Education, Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a design discipline from a recognized educational institution
• Maintain a strong understanding of a retail store environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products and content development tools (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe Captivate, Articulate etc.)

Competencies
Action Oriented
Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Composure
Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and
gains their trust and respect.
Creativity
Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Timely Decision Making
Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
Functional/Technical Skills
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Produce construction store drawings on AutoCAD including architectural, merchandise fixture, electrical, reflective ceiling, finish, and plumbing plans and provide to Architect to produce permit drawings.
• Produce existing store redesign layouts as requested
• Design the store premise to maximize merchandisable space while maintaining code compliance and Company Design elements.
• Work closely with the Planogram Manager to determine fixture requirements and to ensure fixturing is placed and sized correctly for proper product placement.
• Work closely with our Franchise Partners and Corporate Management Group to develop and finalize fixture layouts.
• Source and coordinate fixture install crews.
• Provide take off drawings for our fixture and millwork vendors.
• Work closely with the Fixture Coordinator to ensure accurate take off