Wyatt Smith
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Seasoned and diligent design professional with over 10 years experience and leadership in creative and construction project planning. Collaborates with both creative and technical teams to facilitate smooth-running projects to completion. A peopled-oriented team member who's passionate about fostering brand-identifying retail experiences through design, with success in design management for industry-leading retail brands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead, Technical Design
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
Vancouver, BC
11.2023 - Current
- Management of the design, development, and procurement of custom furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Brand standards management of legacy and newly approved design elements.
- Head of prototyping for all customer-facing furnishings.
- Provide guidance to junior team members on a variety of tasks related to retail design.
- Management of strategic partner relationships.
- Implemented applicable cross-departmental feedback into design processes
- Management of fine art program and brand identity attunement.
Project Coordinator / Manager
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
Vancouver, BC
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal and external stakeholders to track progress against established milestones.
- Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Reviewed architectural plans for accuracy and completeness.
Senior Architectural Technologist
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
Vancouver, BC
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Work directly with the Head of Leasing on validation of potential spaces. Provide due diligence reports, inclusive of existing site analysis and test fits.
- Established best practices and developed organizational AutoCAD/design standards.
- Preparation of construction documents, including floorplans, elevations, details, specifications, and schedules for multiple tenant improvements.
Architectural Technologist
Aritzia Inc.
Vancouver, BC
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Preparation of construction documents, including floorplans, elevations, details, specifications, and schedules for multiple tenant improvements.
- Project and design lead on a 250,000 ft² warehouse build. Including 10,000 ft² office space, inclusive of call center, fitness center, and staff lounge.
- Coordinated with engineers and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Junior Architectural Technologist
Formwerks Architectural
Vancouver, BC
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed conceptual packages (renderings, streetscapes, sun studies, etc.) for municipal design approval.
- Preparation of construction documents, including details, specifications, and schedules.
- Analyzed building codes and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
UBC Sauder
Vancouver, BC04-2024
Certificate - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Online08-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Architectural Technologies
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC07-2012
Skills
- Design management of creative and technical processes
- Strong visualizer and articulator of complex technical details and concepts
- Drawing interpretation and cross-functional coordination
- Professional and interpersonal communication
- Multidisciplinary design: architectural, interior, and industrial
- Design software: AutoCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Brand-aligned fine art curation
- Product and process development
Timeline
Project Lead, Technical Design
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator / Manager
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Architectural Technologist
Cactus Restaurant Ltd
12.2018 - 11.2020
Architectural Technologist
Aritzia Inc.
06.2016 - 12.2018
Junior Architectural Technologist
Formwerks Architectural
05.2015 - 06.2016
Certificate - Project Management
UBC Sauder
Certificate - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Architectural Technologies
Vancouver Community College
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