Design Implementation Specialist

Agency:

FutureBrand

Job Function:

Production

Job Subfunction:

Print Production

Job Description:

Retail Installation Specialist

Office location: Syracuse

Who we are:

At FutureBrand our mission is to create a more positive world through branding. And doing so is our passion. Every day everywhere brands impact our lives and the decisions we make from our health money and home to the energy we consume the resources we use and how we connect with the world around us. The most successful brands create positive sustainable change for today and for the future.

Internally we are building a culture that is aligned to our values of being progressive adaptable collaborative and empowering. Our community is one that celebrates everyones individuality and provides an equitable culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Your role: The Retail Installation Specialist at Futurebrand that will provide onsite retail installation responsibilities to include conducting retail store audits to assess layout for prototype installations maintaining communication with all involved parties throughout the project ongoing development of successful retail installation processes and hands-on installation adhering to project deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

Independently travel to various retail locations to conduct store audits with the objective of evaluating the retail space for design installation and implementation.

Document store layout (including dimensions) assess obstructions lighting and overall structural elements.

Photograph sections of the store adjacencies planogram set and reporting back finding to the design team.

Prepare complete and thorough documentation to include; fixture measurements layouts and other important dimensional information.

Participate in audit download meeting to bring team up to speed with any unusual on-site situations.

Provide input and make recommendations to the project and/or design management team as appropriate to the project; move forward with the decision made by the design director or project manager.

Provide onsite installations/tear downs in stores retail labs or other spaces including maintaining communication with all involved parties throughout the project to ensure successful completion.

Provide leadership and manage details of what is required for a successful installation (i.e.

coordination with Mack Studios and other vendors) materials and components information from internal design and project teams at Futurebrand.

Trouble shoot and resolve issues on site as well as represent Futurebrand in a professional manner while on the road.

Assess the quality of project installations and make any necessary adjustments on-site.

Communicate with clients (particularly while on-site at the installation) to respond to any concerns questions or recommendations they may have.

Work with Design Implementation team to purchase products set shelves and fabricate signage for sets in Activation Retail Lab.

Keep abreast of new technologies and methods for quality improvement opportunities pertaining to installation and fixture development. Work with engineering team on bringing new methods to fruition.

Focus areas:

Promote consistently excellent planogram audit and installation process help to inform and educate less experienced staff and clients to ensure the work is successful.

Work with a team to foster better culture and practice in the studio.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Detail oriented; ability to convey detailed specific actions to team members

Must demonstrate professionalism and integrity with attention to details often the face of the company during installations

Excellent project management skills and strong manual dexterity

Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously handling multiple tasks

Ability to work well with others in accomplishing tasks; collaborates with cross-functional teams

Understands scale and architectural drawings of space

Self-assured

Proven ability to work within tight timelines

Strong communication skills

Strong work ethic

Strong manual dexterity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree

Minimum of 3-5 years working experience particularly in a hands-on environment

Proficient in using various basic mechanical tools to completing actions in the field

Previous supervisory or group leadership experience helpful

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel required: up to 50% of time

Frequently required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms

Ability to lift and install graphics fixtures and retail structures on an as needed basis during field installations with weight amounts in excess of 50 pounds.

Salary Range: $50000-$60000

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that ideas get better when they are inherently diverse and shared in highly inclusive ways and we want to hear from those who think differently from us. We truly believe in the strength of diversity and the richness it can bring. By bringing different people together great things happen.

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