We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
The Design Manager maximizes company sales growth and profitability by assisting the Director of Architecture during the real estate, concept design, and design coordination phases of the built environment for any company brand locations. This includes the development and coordination of fixtures, furniture, and equipment that are company branded and designed as an integral part of the project concept.This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life of a Design Manager...
Serve as the prime designer for new fixture development and manager of fixture initiatives across Brands
Serve as primary designer for small project initiatives per the Director’s discretion
Manage interface with FFE vendors per the Director’s discretion
Manage workflow by establishing project scheduling for the Architecture and Store Design Departments
Own all inflow of landlord documents and partner with the Store Development team at the real estate development phases
Lead the communication and prioritization for maintaining all primary milestones for projects at the Design phases
Update and maintain industry specific hardware and software for the department.
Create and maintain a manual for department design standards and protocols including best practices
Manage and analyze Architecture Department store data for recording and distribution
Research and continue to be up to date on the latest industry trends and attend applicable trade shows in the design, architecture, and construction fields per the discretion of the Director
Coordinate conference calls or web conferences with franchise partners or domestic landlords.
Support all efforts and initiatives across all business channels implemented by the company.
Support the company’s mission and goals, including applicable key performance indicators (KPIs).
What you'll bring to the table...
Ability to initiate 3D modeling for incoming project analysis and concept designs
Ability to coordinate drawing translation with franchise partners; including accurate dimensional conversion to metric
Maintain material boards and material library for each new project and concept across all brands.
Ability to build 3D models in Autocad and Revit for fixture design development; create manufacturing drawings and coordinate with millworkers during fabrication.
Demonstrate high level skill at presentation production through multiple channels of software including Autocad, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures.
Maintain an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines provided by management or the Human Resources Department and/or as outlined in the Crate and Barrel/CB2 Associate Guide.
Maintain awareness and demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of computers, systems and programs relevant to the position.
Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position.
Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
Professional or pre-professional degree from an accredited design program (Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture)
Completion or progress toward professional licensure or certificates
Minimum 5 years experience as a staff designer or junior architect in a professional architecture or interior design office
Core knowledge of commercial real estate and leasing preferred
Strong organizational skills and abilities to coordinate teams through a project program
Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Docs.
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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