Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.Job Description:Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design and or equivalent working experience 7-10 years in retail store planning and design
Work Experiences:
At least five years of related work experience
Skills:
Excellent management and communication skills for directing multiple projects at one time
Knowledge of millwork/cabinetry/fixturing systems, construction materials and methods and fabrication issues that affect construction for retail commercial industry
Excellent written, verbal, communication – effective listening, speaking, and writing and skills.
Attention to detail/Analytical Problem solving/Self directive with sensitivity to time management for multiple assigned tasks
Knowledge of store fixture design and merchandise
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or industry rendering and
3-D modeling experience * Exceptional Project Management Skills, Office suite; MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel skills on networked PC’s is preferred
Ability to manage special projects and other team members; as well as outside vendors, through to project completion
Strong scheduling and workflow management skills are necessary
Strong representation of the team and its directives during participation in various project related meetings and vendor engagements
Responsibilities:
Works with Senior Management on new design initiatives for Academy’s Sports + Outdoors Stores.
Works with Special Project Managers on their assigned merchant categories and divisions i.e. Field and Stream, Footwear, Team Sports, Footwear, etc., for Academy Sports + Outdoors stores from project initiation to execution at store level, as required.
Responsible for monitoring all schedules and deadlines for design projects assigned, staying up-to-date on all project related activities
Oversee all deliverable requirements from Store Design and stakeholder teams to provide briefs on project timelines
Assist the Manager of Store Design Planning with the management and oversight of the company’s Store Proto-type Designs and Standards
Attend and actively participate in meetings as a team member for the Design/Planning function for Store Design department, as required
Escalate issues as needed to management to assure projects are kept on task
Deliver high level of customer service to all internal and external teams, and other stakeholders
Partners with Manager of Store Design Planning on the creation of all new elements and plan layouts.
Partners with the Space Planning team to ensure all design layouts are completed per merchant feedback and requests
Partners with Store Ops to ensure all design layouts are completed in line with Ops/RVP feedback, criterion and requests
Assist with management of all CAD related resources and file management, including generation of CAD blocks of our latest standards and store elements
Interface with exterior vendors, as required, to assure detail compliance within plans and CD sets for specific in-store elements
Strong knowledge of budget and ability to adhere to project expectations related to overall costs of project components
Completes special projects as assigned
Manage and maintain tracking schedules and timelines related to team deliverables to assure projects are on track
Some site visits to projects may be required
Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change and Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
Regular attendance required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityAcademy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
