Store Design Lead
Everytable is on a mission to transform the food system to make fresh, nutritious food affordable and accessible to everyone, everywhere. We are a VC-backed social enterprise headquartered in Los Angeles, and after closing our Series B funding round, we’re laying the foundation for rapid national expansion. Our innovative business model has been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, Shark Tank, Fast Company, Forbes, etc. because it’s unlike any other food business. It all starts with our central kitchen where chefs prepare meals efficiently and allow us to price our menu according to what each community can afford. Our ready-to-eat meals are then delivered through a variety of channels: grab-and-go storefronts, home delivered subscriptions, SmartFridges vending machines and institutional food service partnerships. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in the communities we serve through food access, as well as economic empowerment. We’re looking for team members who are both mission and results driven to help us make the world a more equitable place.
As Everytable’s Store Design Lead, you would be responsible for the look and feel of 40+ stores we plan to open in the next two years. We spent the last few months working on a refreshed store design and now we’re looking for a well-connected retail/restaurant designer to own the last mile of the project: design execution. Our build outs are minimal compared to a traditional restaurant (no kitchen, no cooking on-site), compact (250 - 1,400 SF), with a modest development budget (250K-275K.) That said, our goal is to leave a lasting impression on our guests as they step into a concept unlike they’ve ever seen - minimalist, yet warm and inviting, fast and convenient with world-class hospitality, serving read-to-eat, packaged meals that look and taste better than any ‘fast food.’ If you’re excited about the challenge of executing a world-class, elegant design on a modest budget, you’d love to talk to you.
Position Title: Store Design Lead
Reporting To: VP of Real Estate Development / VP of Brand Marketing
Working in Collaboration With:
Director of Construction
Project Manager - New Store Development
Director of Store Operations
SVP, Operations
Key Vendors: General Contractor, millwork, signage, etc.
Key Result Areas: (% weighted in accordance of importance)
Complete New Store Design Package 100% until complete (source furniture, finishes, fixtures, signage/ graphics custom millwork)
Lead Design for all New Stores 90%
Oversee Design Refresh/Updates at Existing Stores 10%
Total 100%
Key Responsibilities:
Complete New Store Design Package
Meet with Marketing, Development and Operations team to review and fully understand the new store design package, brand standards, budget requirements and operational requirements
Source finishes, furniture, lighting, etc. to meet the proposed design standards
Source custom interior finishes (i.e. merchandiser, Pay It Forward board)
Develop shop drawings, as needed, for general contractor/millwork vendor
Develop, iterate and finalize budget for new store design package
Lead Design for New Stores
Own the design of all new stores consistent with the company's brand standards while adhering to cost, schedule, and operational requirements
Own vendor sourcing, contracting and management for all interior design elements: signage/graphics, furniture, custom brand elements, etc.
Ensure all architectural plans include elevations with all design details - signage, paint colors, finish schedule, specified lighting and all furniture.
Monitors progress and quality of design execution through regularly scheduled site visits providing functional expertise and counsel to general contractors
Ensures that design elements are executed on time and within budget
Collaborates with Project Managers to ensure design elements are installed to brand standards and within the timelines outlined on the New Store Development - Critical Path
Participates in daily/weekly store development calls with various team members to include but not limited to Real Estate and Operations
Travel to office in Vernon, CA for occasional meetings, as well as to new store locations to oversee design execution
Qualifications:
3-7 years of experience in interior design and/or architecture, preferably in retail or restaurant industry
Degree or equivalent work experience in interior design, architecture or related field
Existing relationships with local vendors specializing in signage, millwork, finishes, lighting, fixtures and furniture
Understanding of fabrication methods, building codes, material costs and materiality
Strong portfolio demonstrating understanding of environmental graphics/way finding and branding systems
Strong sense of scale and ability to understand architectural elevations and plans
Collaborative: it is critical that this role be collaborative, as you will work daily with the store development team and cross-functional stakeholders in operations, brand, technology and culinary
Customer-focused: your customer is two-fold, our internal team members and operations stakeholders and our external customers who experience the brand through our stores and integrated e-commerce experience
Proficient in Google Suite, SmartSheets, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
High degree of autonomy and accountability, including responsiveness, business focus, integrity, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize effectively across competing demands
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible, adaptable work environment
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits
Health + dental + vision insurance
Unlimited vacation policy
Delicious Everytable meals through our ET Meal Purchase Program
Energetic team environment at a purpose-driven company
Everytable is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ people to apply. Everytable is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records for employment.