Senior Retail Store Designer, Worldwide Retail Growth & Development, Store Design, Worldwide Retail Growth & Development Id-4803

Description

We are looking for an innovative Architect or Interior Designer to join the Store Design Team for Amazon physical retail who will focus on open store retrofit and remodel projects. In this role you need to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. You are the right person for this job if you are a creative problem solver with an intense curiosity and a passion for customers. You must demonstrate the ability to efficiently drive multiple projects throughout all phases of design, permitting and construction administration. In this position you will collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams at many levels. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and has a deep passion for innovative retail design. We are looking for someone who is obsessed with creating world-class shopping experiences for our customers. Outstanding project management and communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

Key job responsibilities

A day in the life

If you thrive in an ever-changing progressive environment, then we want to talk to you. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, external consultants and vendors throughout the store development process. Prior experience remodeling in an open store environment and oversight of consultant performance is critical. This candidate must have a professional and positive demeanor and possess the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including leadership. In this role you must be able to act as the primary source of contact but still have the confidence to ask for help.

About The Team

Our retail store formats are designed from the ground up to offer a seamless shopping experience, whether customers are shopping in-store or online. Our designs are customer obsessed, focusing on customers shopping in our stores and ensures that our operations team can work safely and efficiently.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in architecture or interior design
  • 5+ years of commercial retail design or architecture experience
  • Grocery Experience
  • Ability to manage change though multiple projects in various phases of design
  • Experience with design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration
  • Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish
  • Architecture/Retail Design – throughout all phases of design
  • Intermediate Revit skills required
  • 30% travel expected

Preferred Qualifications

  • Architectural background preferred
  • Knowledge of current sustainability trends and practices preferred
  • SketchUp, Bluebeam, Enscape, InDesign and Photoshop experience a plus

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $175,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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