Green Thumb Industries
Store Design Specialist
Green Thumb Industries, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
*This role will require ~15% travel
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.The Role We are looking for a talented Store Design associate to assist in the design and design related pre-construction processes for our retail locations throughout the US. This role contributes to Green Thumb's success by collaborating with our construction, marketing and operational teams, assisting in the administration of external vendor schedules relative to input and output. The Store Design Specialist will ensure the store design process upholds our retail customer experience standards, meeting schedule, and operational requirements for all our retail brands. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the providing of clear, effective, and timely communication of design direction as well as successful space planning to ensure the operational efficiency and success of our stores. This role will be responsible for the process implementation of multiple projects at any given time and requires excellent project and time management skills. Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment is key to being successful within our growing and scaling business.
Responsibilities
Directly assist and bring value to the process of new store design: including space planning, prototype management, and interior design.Drawing of new store floor plans, space planning, identifying and implementing standardized operational efficiencies.Assist in managing and directing associated third-party vendor process and relationships.Adhere to construction drawing schedules and maintain project records.Apply design "kit of parts" to new store drawings using space planning and interior design skills.Ability to review and notate construction document sets, including RFI and submittal responses and approvals, aiding accuracy and completeness for permitting and construction.Implementing and adding creativity to systems and processes making store design more efficient, increasing speed to market.Collaborate actively with the entire Green Thumb team to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and within appropriate scope to achieve company goals.Support the ongoing development of design and construction standards, tools, and processes.Maintain focus, creativity and project momentum in a constantly evolving work environment.Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams such as real estate, operations, IT, legal, etc. as necessary.Maintain up to date drawing records and administer to related internal and external groups appropriately.Maintain and administer construction prototypical standards library.Maintain the team's strict adherence to all work quality and safety standards and applicable regulations while also ensuring adherence to Green Thumb's corporate quality and community standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.3 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in retail, hospitality, mixed-use development.Strong space planning and programming skills.Highly proficient in AutoCAD/3D skills and Adobe creative suite.Demonstrated design/architectural studio experience with the ability to effectively understand and liaise with multiple third party consultants.Thorough understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations and approval process.Experience in sustainable design preferred, not required.Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to sustain and build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment exhibiting a high level of critical thinking.Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb and the cannabis industry.
Working Conditions
Comfortable traveling to site locations and being on site at construction projects.Travel to special installations/events and corporate walk thrus.15% Travel as required.
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks.Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.Must possess valid driver's license.Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry.
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.The Role We are looking for a talented Store Design associate to assist in the design and design related pre-construction processes for our retail locations throughout the US. This role contributes to Green Thumb's success by collaborating with our construction, marketing and operational teams, assisting in the administration of external vendor schedules relative to input and output. The Store Design Specialist will ensure the store design process upholds our retail customer experience standards, meeting schedule, and operational requirements for all our retail brands. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the providing of clear, effective, and timely communication of design direction as well as successful space planning to ensure the operational efficiency and success of our stores. This role will be responsible for the process implementation of multiple projects at any given time and requires excellent project and time management skills. Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment is key to being successful within our growing and scaling business.
Responsibilities
Directly assist and bring value to the process of new store design: including space planning, prototype management, and interior design.Drawing of new store floor plans, space planning, identifying and implementing standardized operational efficiencies.Assist in managing and directing associated third-party vendor process and relationships.Adhere to construction drawing schedules and maintain project records.Apply design "kit of parts" to new store drawings using space planning and interior design skills.Ability to review and notate construction document sets, including RFI and submittal responses and approvals, aiding accuracy and completeness for permitting and construction.Implementing and adding creativity to systems and processes making store design more efficient, increasing speed to market.Collaborate actively with the entire Green Thumb team to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and within appropriate scope to achieve company goals.Support the ongoing development of design and construction standards, tools, and processes.Maintain focus, creativity and project momentum in a constantly evolving work environment.Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams such as real estate, operations, IT, legal, etc. as necessary.Maintain up to date drawing records and administer to related internal and external groups appropriately.Maintain and administer construction prototypical standards library.Maintain the team's strict adherence to all work quality and safety standards and applicable regulations while also ensuring adherence to Green Thumb's corporate quality and community standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.3 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in retail, hospitality, mixed-use development.Strong space planning and programming skills.Highly proficient in AutoCAD/3D skills and Adobe creative suite.Demonstrated design/architectural studio experience with the ability to effectively understand and liaise with multiple third party consultants.Thorough understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations and approval process.Experience in sustainable design preferred, not required.Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to sustain and build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment exhibiting a high level of critical thinking.Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb and the cannabis industry.
Working Conditions
Comfortable traveling to site locations and being on site at construction projects.Travel to special installations/events and corporate walk thrus.15% Travel as required.
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks.Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.Must possess valid driver's license.Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry.
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