Designer - Retail

Support the Director of Retail Brand Experience and Store Design and the Manager, Real Estate and Construction in various store design projects including current & future prototype designs, fixturing, remodels, refreshes, and store rollout programs.
Position requires associate to be onsite.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the design and development of innovative store concepts, including interior and exterior elements, signage, and fixtures that enhance the customer experience
• Prepare and maintain details of project scopes.
• Assist in reviewing and providing feedback on preliminary drawings for both remodels and new build outs
• Communicate and update any scope changes
• Coordinate shop drawing requests and the approval process
  • Obtain updated drawings from vendors and send to Manager of RE&C and Director of RBE and Store Design for review
  • Communicate with vendors and provide any needed information, documents throughout process
• Maintain and update PM tasks as they relate to store design and construction
• Relay store information to maintenance team
  • Provide construction documents and files as needed
  • Track projects needing construction support
• Maintain current versions of construction, remodel, and floorplan files to SharePoint
• Travel for site visits as needed
• Collect store information and provide details to Manager of RE&C and Director of RBE and Store Design as needed to assist with remodel scope details
• Research finish materials
• Responsible for other duties as required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associates, or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years experience in interior design or construction
• Experience coordinating projects and proficiencies of AutoCAD and Sketch Up is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven project management skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with both internal and external customers to handle situations with confidence and tact
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects
• Flexible, adaptable with the demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to make decisions within guidelines and policies impacting a range of standard and non-standard matters
• Able to solve complex problems with the ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment utilizing an office desk - sitting, reading, listening and speaking
• Long periods of standing required
• Frequent to constant domestic travel to retail store locations and corporate office
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.
Health Benefits
VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family's health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• A no premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid family medical leave

Retirement Plan
The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities
VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.

• Voluntary Time Off
• Matching charitable donations and leadership grants

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, please click the following links:
Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)
Pay Transparency (in English)
Pay Transparency (in Spanish)
E-Verify Participation Poster
Right to Work Poster (English)
Right to Work Poster (Spanish)
California Privacy Notice
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.