Store Design Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

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Job Posted:
Jul 09, 2024
Company:
Green Thumb Industries

Company & Role Overview

Summary

*This role will require ~15% travel

The Role

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 .
  • I mplement ing and adding creativ ity to systems and processes making store design more efficient, increasing speed to market.
  • Collaborate actively with 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 collaborat e 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 prototyp ical 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, mix ed -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 project s .
  • Travel to special install ations /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 b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, Company Discounts, Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation, Free Snacks / Drinks, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Lunch & Learns, Paid Parental Leave, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Work From Home / Remote

Working Environment

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About Green Thumb Industries

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

Join us on our mission to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which we serve.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.