Retail Design Technician

Stafflink; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A design consultancy is seeking a Retail Design Technician to support retail design initiatives across North America. The role involves creating detailed technical documentation for retail environments and requires strong experience in commercial design and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This is a contract position with hybrid work based in North Vancouver. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in similar fields and a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial design experience, ideally within retail or hospitality.
• Strong expertise in construction detailing and technical execution.
• Ability to translate 3D concepts into 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain template drawing sets and design details.
• Prepare project layouts and construction-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and architecture partners.

Skills

Commercial design experience

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Enscape

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Retail Design Technician to support the technical execution of their retail design initiatives across North America. This role is critical to the design development and implementation of physical retail spaces, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in commercial design, an eye for detail, and the ability to translate concepts into precise technical documentation. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of retail environments with a brand that values innovation and thoughtful design.

This is a contract position requiring hybrid work from our client's office in North Vancouver 2 days per week. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities :

Drive the creation and maintenance of template drawing sets, schedules, and design details for the North American retail fleet

Prepare project layouts, architectural specifications, millwork, lighting directions, and construction-ready design documentation

Produce test fit layouts for real estate meetings in collaboration with senior designers and stakeholders across operations, visual merchandising, brand, and construction

Develop and maintain technical drawings for global retail standards and store design projects

Collaborate with internal teams and external architect partners to ensure accurate implementation of design details and brand standards

Manage all internal technical documentation and uphold strict drawing and documentation standards

Ensure all work adheres to current building codes and ADA requirements in the US and Canada

Participate in the onboarding of external vendors and consultants, sharing updated documentation and standards

• Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in all design outputs
• Work effectively in both independent and team-based environments, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline

3-5 years of commercial design experience, ideally within retail, hospitality, or mixed-use environments

Strong expertise in construction detailing, with the ability to bring design concepts to life through technical execution

Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; additional proficiency in Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Enscape, and Smartsheet is an asset

Demonstrated knowledge of building codes and accessibility regulations in both Canada and the US

Ability to translate 3D concepts into 2D technical drawings with precision and clarity

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Open to feedback and driven to problem-solve and learn in a collaborative setting