Store Planning Specialist

WHO YOU ARE:

The Store Planning Specialist’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design coordination:

• Assist with coordination for Design and Development of Ardene concept.
• Draft store plans, merchandising layouts, and other design-related documents for Ardene.
• Support and conduct meetings with the Visual/Merchandising and Marketing departments for store planning.
• Ensure that execution is representative of the quality design and brand image of Ardene.

Project coordination:

• Support the store opening process.
• Conduct site surveys and visits.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships and communications with consultants and vendors.
• Coordinate the production of architectural and engineering drawings for stores, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design criteria.
• Draft full architectural drawings in-house, as required.
• Submit architectural drawings for permit and landlord approval.
• Complete full review and revisions of construction drawings.
• Coordinate drawing distribution, filing, printing, etc.
• Coordinate site information and landlord contact information.
• Collaborate with the Leasing department on signage agreements, developing and presenting renderings for potential signage opportunities.
• Coordinate construction weekly updates, progress photos, and general contractor and vendor inquiries.
• Provide deficiency lists and coordinate the execution of all deficiencies.
• Compile all documents required by the architect and engineer for sign-off letters.
• Assist/Coordinate Design planning and scheduling.
• Distribute Start-Up, Landlord Information, and existing store drawings to professionals and work teams.
• Coordinate finish samples and clarify construction standards to international licensees.
• Coordinate construction tenders and support the review of vendor bids, as required.
• Order construction materials directly from vendors, as required.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse on OSM shipments to stores, as required.
• Review and approve millwork shop drawings.
• Process purchase orders and required invoices.
• Clerical duties: file management, data entry, copying, and scanning documents as required.
• Assist Store Maintenance and Facilities as required.
• Any other tasks and projects as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Education in architectural technology, interior design, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 year of design and construction experience in commercial retail/hospitality
• Strong knowledge in the production and coordination of architectural/technical drawing packages, and highly proficient in drawing reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, store design, construction and renovation processes, fixturing processes, building systems & codes, and other authorities with jurisdiction.
• High levels of creativity and aesthetic sense
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and G-Suite;
  Revit an asset.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• 3D modeling and renderings (Sketch Up required).
• Exceptional organizational skills, comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, and ability to problem-solve.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle considered an asset.
• Travel as required.