Architectural Designer

We are currently looking for an Architectural Designer to join the Global Lab Design and Visual Merchandising team. The role is a 3 month contract to start with the possibility to extend based on performance and overall business needsThis role is based in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and required to be in office 2 days/week minimally. Please do not apply unless you can meet these requirements.Our labs [stores] are a central part of unique experience - and those labs a result from the marriage of American vintage industrial design and wabi sabi, the Japanese philosophy that refers to the beauty of nature and things as they are, the beauty of the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. We strive to make each lab unique - the opposite of cookie-cutter - drawing on their uniqueness and original character; yet all our labs have a consistent 'feeling' no matter where you find us, as they are a reflection of our values and a 3D translation of our soul. The Architectural Designer of Global Lab Design & Visual Merchandising will be responsible for designing and producing drawing sets and renderings for all channels globally: Department store, Travel retail, Free standing stores, Special Multi, Pop up etc. This role will also work to translate our lab SD/VM approach into actionable guidelines for markets, and lead the evolution of any necessary elements as we grow & scale. POSITION SUMMARYThe Architectural Designer will assist with the ideation and creation of the brand and visual merchandising design in all retail channels, including Freestanding Stores, Department Stores, Specialty Multi Channel, Travel retail, Pop ups and Brand on Wheels. GLOBAL STORE DESIGN:Initiate conceptual designs and floor plans to be reviewed with the Global Store Design DirectorCreate renderings and models to convey design intentDevelop CAD fixture and floor plans (schematic design and design development drawings)For existing doors: develop design changes (as needed) and support marketsMaterial research and mood board development for new conceptsResponsible for managing multiple projects simultaneouslyConcepting and ideating new ideas while maintaining brand languageReview and redline Architectural drawing sets and millwork shop drawings for accuracy of design intent and executionProvide design support to regional partnersAbility to review and redline shop drawings and design documents.VISUAL MERCHANDISING & WINDOWS:Develop and implement on-brand LAB guidelines for regions and markets clearly showing standards, considerations, alternatives, and all relevant processes (approvals, etc) to ensure consistency and brand integrity across all Labs / locations Partner closely with Operations teams (NA, Intl, in markets/regions) to ensure alignment of store design and visual merchandising strategy with operational 'reality'Design new displayers or collateral as required, through renderings and drawings for executionResearch new and vintage accessories for our Lab environments as VM storytellingWork with Global marketing to design and photograph windows per calendarCreate guidelines for each window, outlining proportions and alignments to help markets implement the designsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:B.Arch or M.Arch. degree3+ years of professional experienceStrong design and project management skillsProficient in AutoCad, Photoshop & Illustrator, Microsoft Office Applications, Rhino, VrayProficient in Architectural space-planning: plan, elevation, section, RCP & DetailsStrong interpersonal and time management skillsStrong presentation skillsAbility to render and communicate ideas, flexibility of vision, responsiveness to creative input and great visual sensibilities.Flexible approach to work, ability to support changing needs and demandsExcellent communication skills, creative, open-minded and naturally innovativeMethodical and acutely attentive to detailQuick worker who enjoys a fast pace and embraces changeBe a motivated, self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team-player mindset; exemplifies the challenger spirit

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