Store Design Designer - 12‑month contract

- Full-time
- Department: Retail Operations
- Employee Type: Contract
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Compensation: CAD 70,000 - CAD 95,000 - yearly

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WHO WE ARE

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifullydesigned lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believein real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment,and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyfulmoments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, theirbelief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe inthe power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential ofour employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are thefew key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

MISSION

The Designer, Store Design is responsible for developing all aspects of design for the Indigo retail environment. The primary focus will be to create concepts consistent with Indigo's brand and business goals to elevate the Customer Experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

- Completion of new store projects on time, on budget, and within scope
- Elevation of store design and experience (both for customers and employees)
- Customer satisfaction as evidenced by stakeholder feedback

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES





Functional

- Support the development of current store designs, and assist with managing concept and millwork development drawings
- Collaborates closely with both, Manager, Store Design
- Working closely with cross-functional departments on projects as applicable
- Working closely with architects, consultants (Architects of Record, MEP engineers, Structural engineers, Lighting Designers), fabricators and suppliers
- Contributes to design solutions that achieve merchandising goals set forth in design brief
- Responsible for execution of team deliverables
- Produce CAD fixture floorplans for large and small format projects
- Produce CAD & 3D renderings where necessary to illustrate effectiveness of new designs, plans and fixtures
- Support the design and roll‑out of fixtures
- Understand, and apply Indigo's Store Design standards to store projects
- Responsible for maintaining and updating database of the current fixture floorplans, fixture drawings, and photographs of all stores
- Responsible for source samples from suppliers and maintain the materials library.
- Take on special projects assigned by senior team member
- Embrace and seek out solutions that supports the omni-channel, online / in‑store integrated customer experience




- Ensure the store experience is best‑in‑class, acting as an advocate for the customer and employee by placing them at the forefront of all design and decision‑making processes

People

- Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily
- Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
- Support others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
- Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

- Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
- Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
- Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
- Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Manager, Store Design

Manager Once Removed (MOR): Director, Store Design

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in commercial interior design in retail, hospitality, or equivalent
- Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Industrial Design or equivalent
- LEED & WELL accreditation, knowledge and project experience is an asset
- Member of ARIDO (association of Registered Interior Designer of Ontario), OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) or equivalent is an asset
- Experienced in the design and execution of commercial environments
- Experienced in working closely with architects and vario

📌 Store Design Designer (Toronto)
🏢 Indigo Books & Music
📍 Toronto