Position Locations
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Company Overview
Vera Bradley is an American luggage and handbag design company founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia Miller in 1982. We produce cotton bags along with fashion and home accessories, office supplies, and gifts. We own the Vera Bradley factory and full-line stores, as well. Pura Vida Bracelets is also part of the “VRA” umbrella. www.verabradley.com
Position Overview
Support the Director of Retail Brand Experience and Store Design and the Manager, Real Estate and Construction in various store design projects including current & future prototype designs, fixturing, remodels, refreshes, and store rollout programs.
*The position does require the associate to work onsite at the home office in Fort Wayne, IN
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and development of innovative store concepts, including interior and exterior elements, signage, and fixtures that enhance the customer experience
Prepare and maintain details of project scopes.
Assist in reviewing and providing feedback on preliminary drawings for both remodels and new build-outs
Communicate and update any scope changes
Coordinate shop drawing requests and the approval process
Maintain and update PM tasks as they relate to store design and construction
Relay store information to maintenance team
Maintain current versions of construction, remodel, and floorplan files to SharePoint
Travel for site visits as needed
Collect store information and provide details to Manager of RE&C and Director of RBE and Store Design as needed to assist with remodel scope details
Research finish materials
Responsible for other duties as required
Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
1-3 years experience in interior design or construction
Experience coordinating projects and proficiencies of AutoCAD and Sketch Up is a plus.
Compensation + Benefits
$55K - $60K
Health/Dental/Vision
401K after a year with Match
Vacation immediately upon hire
Volunteer Time Off
Holidays