At rue21, we believe fashion should be fun and accessible to all. As a leading specialty retailer, we’re different, we’re unique—just like you. rue21 combines a shopping experience designed to fit the individuality of our customers with a community to foster love, advocate change and empower each other through what we wear and what we do. Join our team and be #YOUinrue.

 The Store Construction Coordinator will develop concept store plans and drawings along with architectural details and specifications. This is a position that requires great organizational skills and Project Management abilities.

o Drives the coordination of the design process with relevant disciplines, to include: visual, marketing, operations, purchasing, real estate and construction.

o Daily coordination of store architecture design timelines from project inception to store opening. The store architecture design process includes:

o Maintaining constant communication with construction, real estate and store operation teams throughout the design process to meet deadlines.

o Resolving field design issues with General Contractors.

o Determining existing space conditions.

o Producing schematic designs from floor plans to storefront elevations to rendered concepts.

o Reviewing store design construction drawings for design intent and accuracy.

o   Reviewing preliminary drawings with landlords and providing consistent coordination of design process throughout construction.

o Following up on building permits and review process with outside architecture firm.

o Communicating red lines (revisions and corrections) with outside architectural firm.

o  Assisting with generating new ideas for store design, which may include new storefronts/windows/fixtures/finish selection/store architecture, layout/design and signage.

o Reviewing final construction drawings with landlords for Design Criteria requirements.

o Partnering with internal/external resources throughout the store architecture design process to meet deadlines.

o Maintain Accruent and software design databases with up-to-date information that changes daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

o Coordinate with signage vendors on all facets of storefront signage designs including review and approval of signage drawings, obtaining landlord approval, and managing the permit process and signage installation dates.

o Invoicing

o Administrative duties

o Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Drafting/Design or related field

o Three+ years' design experience, preferably in a retail environment

 o AutoCAD experience is preferred.

o Accruent system experience preferred.

o General understanding of the construction process.

o Strong design skills, to included generating and developing design concepts.

o Microsoft applications, strong excel and word capabilities

o Architectural drafting skills and demonstrated space planning skills.

o Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.

o General understanding of visual merchandising requirements and expectations

o Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and working under tight timeline constraints through completion.

o Travels as necessary to help manage special projects.

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At rue21 we believe everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Inclusion is in our DNA, and we embrace each individual’s unique story they have to tell.

Our Benefits include:

• Employee Discount
• Generous PTO Allowance
• Energetic & Innovative Culture
• Casual Dress Code
• Tiered Medical/Dental/Vision Plans & Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Home & Auto)
• 401k Retirement