Opportunity
The Interior Designer will support the development and execution of visual merchandising and showroom design standards in coordination with Channel Marketing. This includes design and execution of showroom construction, remodels and updates, including merchandising updates, suite and vignette updates, and product updates. This role’s oversight includes the management of cost, schedule and quality of the showroom merchandising design and construction.
Specific Responsibilities
Construction & Design Consulting
Create and update a master project schedule for all Kallista planned visual merchandising and showroom construction and renovations for the calendar year, including:New merchandising roll-outsSuite and vignette updatesNew product presentation (i.e.display promotions)Preparation of graphic representation, models, etc. for specified project.Development of plans, elevations, details and merchandising drawings for new showroom environments to present key product stories and current trends to meet market needs.Reporting to summarize design performance and recommend solutions to management.
Develop and coordinate together with Channel Marketing and Operations detailed individual project plans, including:
Budgets
Schedules, including timelines for scope development, final design, bidding, product ordering, construction start and finish datesVendor ManagementQuality standardsProject documentation to include specifications and design documents to support project content, goals and objectivesFinal product and material listSupport ACT process related to showroom construction, renovation, lease renewal and visual display
Design & Project Coordination
Identify appropriate material selection for showroom installations (surface, plumbing and fixture materials), ensuring targeted regional approach based on understanding of market, sales and competitive analysis.Coordinate orders, purchases and deliveries of all showroom display materials in an accurate and timely manner.Identify potential issues that may delay shipping such as delays in manufacturing, out of stock status, and make adjustments to purchase order or product plan as required. Track all display expenditures against budgets, maintaining an ongoing ledger for communication and review with management.Maintain comprehensive files and records of all design project correspondence, presentations, contracts and invoices.Prepare drawings for product suites, vignettes and other displays using the latest release of AutoCAD.Execute projects as needed by managers within the merchandising teamOther duties as required by supervisor Participate in and document weekly status conference callsTravel to job site(s) as required. Travel to include post-construction visit to showroom locations, to conduct feedback sessions with location teams.
Communications
Facilitate the communication of design and construction related agendas. Function as a liaison between channels of design, merchandising, operations and field management. Maintain regular communication with Channel Marketing Manager throughout each project. Participate in capital budget planning process. Help establish the budget and completion timelines on planned showroom projects, in partnership with Channel Marketing and AccountingTrack timelines and budgets to manage to completion and ensure actual costs expended are within original approved budgets.
Data Analysis
Conduct routine sales analysis by category, location and region; develop guidance and merchandising approaches to maximize sales based on product and geographic trends.Conduct competitive analysis to understand market share and competitive landscape relevant to showroom location/buildout.