COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNER NF4

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.
We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
Major Duties Serves as Computer Aided Designer within the Business Operations Directorate, Field Operations Branch, Business and Support Services Division (MR).
Creates schematic design drawings of the retail sales floor for all Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) store types, new builds, remodels, expansions, and resets.
Works in conjunction with construction and other departments in all phases of projects, from inception to completion.
Proficient in reading and reviewing project documentation such as architectural/engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Reviews construction contractor drawings/submittals and highlights areas of concern and provides corrective feedback.
Produces drawings with a high level of accuracy ensuring they meet the integrity of brand standards.
Works with intermediate and senior level staff to review store layouts and renderings for accuracy and brand integrity.
Actively pursues continuous improvements, researches, and identifies industry trends and incorporates them into daily practices.
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Responsible for selection and placement of standard and vendor fixtures, interior retail store planning and design, and merchandise layouts.
Analyzes store performance data to create sales floor layouts that best support store sales and maximize productivity of space, while enhancing the customer shopping experience.
Updates layouts based on changes in new planogram and merchandise direction, building dimension, and new company initiatives.
As part of the Store Planning Team, designs and adds branded visual graphics and wayfinding elements to incorporate in the store design to maximize the customer shopping experience.
Collaborates with the visual merchandising team to ensure in-store signing elements are highly visible, blends with building architecture, and creates dynamic in-store environments.
Develops and maintains a library of both Auto CAD and PDF files that contains current floor plans with department adjacencies, product placements and department square footages.
Works with the Visual Merchandise Manager to create 2D Auto CAD fixture blocks for both standard and vendor fixtures.
Develops standard store models based on store type, current sales volume, and new or existing field conditions.
Creates 3D renderings of interior and exterior elevations of prototype stores.
Aids in preparation of design presentations and produces renderings to communicate design intent in support of the brand standards.
May visit sites as required, to ascertain all field conditions that may impact the architectural design and floor layout phases prior, during and following project planning.
May attend conferences and meetings.
Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals.
May prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials.
May travel to conduct work assignments.
May work a fluctuating work schedule to conduct work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a white collar position where occasional lifting up to 20lbs.
may be required.
Qualifications BACHELOR¿S DEGREE in applicable field and 3 years¿ experience in Graphic Design, Computer Graphics 3D modeling OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates the ability to perform technical work in support of program analysis to evaluate and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the organization.
Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present recommendations and solutions regarding issues based on analysis and evaluation of proposals.
Knowledge and experience with intermediate level computer skills is required (word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and computer drafting/architectural programs AutoCAD).
Demonstrated proficiency in 3D Modeling and graphic design software such as Sketchup and 3D Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Knowledge and ability to apply Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques to design projects as well as design trends.
Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MR/MF policy.
How To Apply All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.
usmc-mccs.
org Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Resumes submitted with pictures will not be considered.
To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Closing Statement GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation.
The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.
donhr.
navy.
mil/NoFearAct.
asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.
Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace.
The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.