Design Specialist

Design Specialist

The Design Specialist will provide daily project related support to the Planet Fitness Design Team, fulfilling requirements for incoming development projects, and updating project status as it moves through the design process. The Design Specialist will be responsible for daily data entry that requires strong attention to detail.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Hampton, NH office.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Design Manager in projects during development process.
• Create and maintain organized project folders and libraries for the design team.
• Generate weekly/bi-weekly status reports and distribute to Planet Fitness approved architectural and design firms.
• Collect, monitor, and report information from status reports relating to ongoing design and construction projects.
• Handle administration duties including weekly vendor calls, report generation, data entry and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with architects, internal stakeholders, and franchise stakeholders to review design requirements and brand guidelines, ensuring that all PF locations are built for success.
• Hold architects and vendors accountable for upholding PF brand standards as well as ensuring that layout schematics and CAD Designs are completed on time and on schedule.
• Assist in the development process from the design phase through permitting.
• Perform design compliance reviews on all new, remodel, relocation, and expansion project layouts.
• Review construction drawings ensuring the adherence to Planet Fitness's brand standards.
• Assist design team in material & finish selections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Experience with CAD programs such as AutoCAD LT, Revit and/or Bluebeam is a plus
• Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator skills are highly valued
• Salesforce background a plus
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
• Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
• Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment
• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, "can-do" attitude!

Perks

• Hybrid work schedule out of our Hampton, NH Club Support Center
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision benefits
• Generous vacation/holiday pay
• Volunteer days off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Childcare reimbursement
• Pet care reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free learning and development programs
• Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meal delivery services & much more
• Company-sponsored social events
• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
• Access to our private gym at the Hampton, NH Club Support Center, complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
• Delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options served at our Club Support Center café