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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Associate
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Lead the design of new stores, refits, and relocations across Canada, adapting global standards to local market, building, operational, and clinical requirements. Provide local design expertise, review drawings, maintain Canadian design standards, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver practical, consistent, construction-ready projects.
Job details
The Store Designer – Canada will oversee the development of practical, commercially viable store designs that support the company's continued growth and operational success across Canada. Working alongside Business Development, Construction, Central Operations, and external partners, the role will adapt global design standards, operational requirements, and clinical needs to create effective store layouts suited to the Canadian market. A key responsibility will be to build local design expertise, improve project delivery, and retain critical knowledge within the Canadian business. This will help reduce reliance on remote resources, minimise construction and implementation risks, and ensure greater consistency and continuity across store development projects. The role will also represent the Canadian business in global design discussions, sharing local insights and ensuring Canadian market requirements are reflected in the ongoing development of the company's global store design standards. Responsibilities: Reduce rework, waste, and unnecessary costs by delivering practical, construction-ready designs. Adapt global store design principles to suit local Canadian requirements. Provide on-the-ground design expertise to Store Development and Construction teams throughout feasibility, design, and construction. Review and approve architectural and design drawings before permit submission to minimise construction risks, delays, and additional costs. Create tailored design solutions where standard store formats are unsuitable. Serve as the lead design specialist for Canada, applying local knowledge and industry best practices. Maintain and improve Canadian design standards and technical documentation to ensure consistent project delivery. Support business growth by reducing reliance on remote design teams and ensuring design knowledge is readily available locally. Lead the end-to-end design of new stores, refits, and relocations across Canada. Develop store layouts that enhance the customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and support clinical services. Ensure designs meet the company's brand standards while accounting for Canadian market conditions, building requirements, and trading environments Work closely with Store Development, Operations, Clinical teams, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery. Qualifications: 3–5+ years of experience in retail design, store planning, or architectural environments. Proven ability to manage complex design projects across multiple stages, from initial concept through to completion. Strong technical skills in Revit or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp with Enscape, and 3D rendering software. Experience working collaboratively with architects, shopfitters, and construction professionals. Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of project costs, space optimisation, and operational efficiency. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. Flexibility to travel across Canada and internationally as required. Package: $110-130k salary depending on relevant experience RRSP matching 5% Bonus: up to 15% annual bonus, paid quarterly depending on performance Vacation: 4 weeks, Health Benefits Yearly profit share Free parking Work from home available with 3 days in office in Burnaby
What you’ll do
Lead the design of new stores, refits, and relocations across Canada, adapting global standards to local market, building, operational, and clinical requirements. Provide local design expertise, review drawings, maintain Canadian design standards, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver practical, consistent, construction-ready projects.
Requirements
Requires 3–5+ years of experience in retail design, store planning, or architectural environments, with a track record of managing complex projects from concept through completion. Candidates should have strong skills in Revit or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp with Enscape, and 3D rendering, along with commercial awareness, collaboration skills, and flexibility to travel.
Benefits
- RRSP Matching (5%)
- Annual Bonus (Up To 15%)
- Four Weeks Of Vacation
- Health Benefits
- Yearly Profit Share
- Free Parking
- Work From Home Available
Listed skills
- Architectural Design · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- AutoCAD · Preferred
- SketchUp · Preferred
- Stakeholder Management · Preferred
- Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Retail Design
- Store Planning
- Architectural Design
- Project Management
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SketchUp
- Enscape
- 3D Rendering
- Construction Drawing Review
- Space Optimization
- Cost Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Design Standards Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Job areas
- Art & Design
- Retail
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
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