Justin Dehner

Responsible for the design of new concepts, test stores, and standard stores within the high-volume, dynamic Northwest region - from concept to implementation within associated timelines with multiple stakeholders.
• Provided leadership in collaboration with engineers, architects, real estate, and construction to align designs and
finished stores with jurisdictional code requirements
• Led the launch of the drive thru program, a high-profile company initiative. Collaborated with key stakeholders to
anticipate needs and develop solutions in the ambiguous environment of this new program. Managed all associated
design aspects throughout the design and construction phases, while developing standards to guide the rollout of
this new initiative to future sites
• Managed budgets and timelines for new stores, remodels, and refreshes throughout the NW region to coordinate
with the company’s development schedule
• Generated multiple design solutions for store layouts, back of house layouts, interiors, and exteriors to meet
approved design/brand standards, budgets, schedules, and regional permitting requirements for company and
franchise stores
• Worked cross-functionally with operations, real estate, and construction to identify areas of improvement within
the store and implemented design solutions for key store fixtures including grab-and-go, online order pickup,
beverage station, back of house operations, and other functional fixtures
• Onboarded and trained new team members by overseeing their day-to-day work and managing their workloads

Assisted Senior Design Managers with store layouts, casework shop drawings, signage shop drawings, and design
• Worked with vendors to develop custom lighting, furniture and casework items
• Researched current and upcoming industry and design trends, new concepts, materials, and innovations

Worked through all stages of development to present custom solutions to clients and managed the production team. I led a team of designers in developing concepts, technical design packages, production schedules, and project budgets.
• Developed concept designs for furniture, lighting, and products
• Managed client projects from concept to production, including quotes and bid packages
• Led the design team in the completion of shop drawings for client review and prodction
• Developed and implemented systems to manage shop drawings and procurement for design projects
• Communicated project objectives to production team, promoting best practices to meet project timelines
• Developed team members in concept and technical design process

I oversaw the design and production of catalog products for store environments within the Americas. I researched trends, designed new products to be utilized in the market, and managed production of products with our vendors.
• Researched trends and field needs to develop interior and exterior concepts, including furniture, fixtures,
and finishes for roll out to the Starbucks and Teavana brands
• Developed design intents, including technical design drawings, finish materials, and digital renderings to enable
buyers to source potential suppliers
• Developed and communicated presentations to field designers around design concepts for incorporation into stores
• Collaborated with field design teams for the development of new items relevant to local markets
• Consulted cross-functionally with sourcing, quality assurance, and planning to develop new catalog items from
concept to prototype to rollout, upholding quality standards while ensuring brand appropriateness
• Provided design direction and feedback to suppliers throughout the design process, including brand
appropriateness, overall design aesthetic, and fabrication quality
• Provided leadership through mentoring associate interior designers and collaboration across teams

Managed diverse projects- from furniture design to marketing materials for the healthcare industry.
• Worked collaboratively to direct the creative efforts of the company in the healthcare furniture market, including
graphic design, marketing, advertising and product development
• Responsible for defining deliverables, communicating design direction, and managing the design process
• Managed, coordinated, and scheduled workflow to ensure deadlines and budget were met
• Collaborated with remote designers and remote manufacturing from concept to production
• Worked on a team to direct the company’s rebranding effort and worked with outside vendors to produce
rebranded collateral

• Collaborated with a team to launch new product lines and revise old product lines
• Produced CAD for product lines and implemented standards for materials through design processes
• Researched and conceptualized new products
• Retail design, managed retail space, produced new retail displays, and planned store floor arrangements
• Supported store management by organizing store transfers and carrying out monthly budgets