Store CAD Designer

About the role

This position contributes to Skechers’ success by supporting the Store Design group to create outstanding designs that uphold our company values while crafting Skechers Experience. Your primary mission is to create, innovate, elevate, inspire and execute store design projects. The role encompasses collaboration cross-functionally with various business units, oversight of holistic design process; inclusive of all phases of design from schematic through construction documents and administration; while honoring budget, schedule and operational requirements aligned with strategic business needs.

What You'll Do

• Provide space planning and interior architecture for Skechers Retail Stores with integration of Design disciplines and principles architecture and interiors utilizing CAD Drafting and 3D visualization via Sketchup
• Proposes holistic design and resource solutions for work content and workflow with manager of Store Design International and Director of Store Design International
• Coverage of obtaining approvals required prior to constriction from Skechers Retail Team, Landlords, and governing municipalities
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of fixture/furniture design and selections required to build to retail store environment
• Coooperation and coordination with other store planning, graphic and merchandising requirements with the retail team
• Designs environments/store programs and initiatives within parameters of individual business goals, budgets and market requirements
• Manages the architectural design process by assessing the scope of the project through review of site surveys and lease documents
• Articulate design issues in written and verbal communication, sketches/drawings, etc.
• Organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Provides clear, effective and timely communication of direction and alignment with team members
• Adaptability and able to flex within the context of changing priorities

What You'll Bring

• Current working knowledge of building code and compliance issues
• Current knowledge of industry trends in retail store design including furniture and finishes
• Ability and working knowledge of color, materiality, foundational design principles
• Ability to balance design, with operational needs and budget objectives resulting in exceptional projects under tight deadlines
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• 3+ yrs experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills
• 3+ yrs CAD drafting in AutoCAD software
• 3+ yrs 3D modeling in Sketchup
• 3+ yrs project management experience
• 3+ yrs retail design or development organization including management of construction documents

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $80,000-$93,000/yr USD.