Store Design Coordinator - Van Leeuwen Ice Cream (Brooklyn, NY)
About the job
Van Leeuwen is looking for a Store Design Coordinator to join our Store Development team. You will work closely with the growing team at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as we embark on our next stage of accelerated growth. This role will work closely with the Senior Manager, Design + Development to support store designs for future Van Leeuwen scoop shops and renovations.
This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model and be in office at least two to three days a week.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Van Leeuwen New Store Development team
Develop scoop shop designs that reflect the Van Leeuwen brand experience with a focus on operational needs, equipment and seating layouts, material selections and integrated signage
Track New Store Opening deadlines and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
Assist with project kick-off, coordinating LOD, Workletter, Survey, Due Diligence, etc. to align development strategy
Collaborate across internal departments including Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and Accounting teams.
Create schematic plans, details, renderings to solve challenges and keep projects moving forward
Maintain brand book with standard FFE specifications and details
Provide clear design communication to key external partners including Real Estate, Architect of Record, MEP Engineer(s), General Contractors with clear and consistent direction regarding overall goals/objectives
Review design development and construction drawings to ensure they meet Van Leeuwen brand standards
Procure and coordinate the delivery of owner supplied FFE items
Approve vendor quotes and shop drawings with a focus on lead times, value and brand standards
Identify opportunities for timeline improvements and construction cost savings
Partner with external vendors and consultants while strengthening relationships
Research new and innovative materials and fixtures to support the design evolution of our branc
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or similar field
At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role; restaurant design experience preferred
A passion for brand design & ice cream
A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team, with the ability to manage independent workload
A desire to learn, grow, and develop professionally
Very strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop) and Excel
Technical knowledge of materials and construction methods
Experience with G Suite (Google Drive, Docs, etc.) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Available to travel at least 15% - 20% of the time
Compensation & Benefits
$75,00.00 - 85,000.00 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly
Eligible for annual 10% bonus
Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide!)
Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
401k with up to 4% Employer Match
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Wellness Reimbursement Plan
Paid Employee Sabbatical after 4 years of Employment
Paid Time Off: 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
Paid Sick Time
Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
401k with up to 4% Employer Match
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.
