Architectural Designer

Adrenaline Agency; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adrenaline is seeking an Architectural Designer to join the Experience Design Team. You’ll design retail spaces, from programming through documentation, collaborating with interior and graphic designers to deliver compelling brand experiences.

Domestic travel is a requirement. The role demands 4+ years in retail, hospitality, or commercial design and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in Architectural Design is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail, hospitality or commercial design experience.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiar with Enscape and AI-enhanced design is a plus.
• Knowledge of building codes and specifications.
• Strong communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and documentation for retail projects.
• Balance customer experience with operations in space plans and massing.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and clients.

Skills

Retail design

Hospitality design

Commercial design

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe CS

Enscape

Communication

Education

Degree in architectural design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

Adrenaline leads change by designing and building people-first experiences that move brands and businesses ahead with strategies that drive growth. We work with organizations and financial institutions across the US and Canada who seek transformation, seamlessly connecting industry-leading thinking, services and operational expertise to deliver change at scale so our clients can sharpen their competitive advantage and grow.

In this position, the Architectural Designer will collaborate with and be an integral part of the Experience Design Team, a multi-disciplinary team of architectural, interior designers and graphic designers. They will design retail spaces that connect people to place for diverse client projects by delivering on the development of the architectural design and retail experience planning efforts. This includes performing all phases of the architectural design process including programming and conceptual design development, assisting and participating in data gathering, visioning, documenting and detailing the retail experience. Domestic travel is a requirement of this position.

Accountabilities

• Lead conceptual and design development and develop documentation for a variety of design projects including ground-up builds, major and minor renovations, as well as interior refreshes
• Balance ideal customer experience and associated operational needs, translating complex programming requirements into site plans, space plans and building massings that enable the intended retail experience
• Meets defined project schedules by effectively prioritizing tasks and coordinating contributions with the team from initial design through final project documentation and completion
• Ability to own and execute multiple (4+) projects at a time
• Mentors fellow studio members in architectural design, contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture

Responsibilities

• Creates outstanding visual communications to demonstrate concepts in support of strategic development through design presentation packages
• Coordinates with the team to prepare site, space plans, architectural massing, elevations and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish specifications and plans, and rendered views during the design process
• Interfaces with clients, consultants and project managers, with regard to design presentation and problem resolution
• Plans and coordinates deliverables, guiding design efforts to meet project timelines while maintaining consistency and quality
• Collaborates with relevant contributors through the design process, including internal and external subject matter experts, and outside consultants

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in retail, hospitality, commercial design
• Fluent knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic tools. Enscape and familiarity with leveraging AI to bolster design processes a plus.
• Working knowledge of industry standards, research and application of building codes and specifications
• Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Superior problem-solving skills and strategic/analytical thinking
• Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter who has a keen sense of urgency and follow through
• Degree in Architectural Design

Adrenaline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions at Adrenaline are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Adrenaline will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.