Designer Tp-2

**_Primary Function_**:

- Will be responsible to maintain and develop multiple Store Planning drawing files & documents through all the Design phases of a Remodel program.
- Will collaborate with business partners across the board to ensure that drawings/layouts/documents, follow Target guidelines & standards, are processed and champions the deliverables with desired quality within agreed timeframe.
- Takes on a Subject Matter Expert [SME] responsibility. Captains 2or3 work efforts or special projects while working on multiple projects.
- Takes on complex projects, quality assurance, guidelines updates.

**_ Principal Duties & Responsibilities:_**
- With general direction, produces and documents Design Development, Procurement and Installation files.
- Coordinates documents with partners in Minneapolis for remodel stores in a timely manner.
- Updates store plan files per directed changes. Develops and maintains accurate, high quality store plan files utilizing Microstation CAD programs. Records updates in HAL/Change Manager/other trackers as required.
- Self manages assigned projects through implementation; self QAs and maintains preferred quality & timelines on all outgoing deliverables.
- Adheres to guidelines, Store Design drawing & quality standards, delivers the project in agreed time frame.
- Leads conference calls pertinent to job responsibilities.
- Creates and maintains accurate data on all projects; Develops and maintains orderly and complete files for all projects.
- Leads multiple projects independently.
- Strong ability to lead and provide design direction to individuals.
- Works closely with their team on their self-development and updates the status of Goal Plan during one-on-one meetings.
- Effectively provides contextual trainings and coaching to planners through mentoring and formal training.
- Under general direction is able to captain, drive and deliver multiple low/medium complexity projects, in a timely manner with high quality, which includes managing implementation, QA and timely delivery of the projects.
- Strong understanding of company's strategic direction; Strong ability to communicate and advocate company's strategic direction.
- Demonstrates ability to positively influence others.

**_ Job Requirements [minimum]:_**
- Degree in Architecture with 4-7 years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent planning, design, presentation and project management & problem solving skills in 3-4 programs.
- Excellent ability to self-manage multiple project workload.
- Excellent analytical skills in relation to total store space allocation & planning.
- Ability to positively mentor other planners through design solutions and project management.
- Ability to positively influence others and build consensus with large groups; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
- Highly motivated and committed to the development of high-quality work and personal productivity; excellent ability to coordinate multiple projects, develop and implement schedules and priorities workload, desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging and constantly changing environment.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, Auto CAD/Microstation.
- Fluency in spoken and written English; competency with the Imperial Measurement System.
- Able to travel internationally.

**_ Job Requirements [desirable]:_**
- Experience as Process Lead.
- US construction or building knowledge.
- Retail store planning and design experience.
- Microstation CAD experience.

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