Architectural Designer - Retail

IA Interior Architects; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IA Interior Architects is seeking an Architectural Designer responsible for producing technical drawings and construction documents for high-volume retail rollout projects. Strong Revit skills are essential, with travel required 1–2 times per month across the United States.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in architecture and at least 2 years of experience in construction documentation, preferably in fast-paced retail design projects. Work samples showcasing technical drawings in Revit are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction documentation.
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in retail design projects.
• Work samples or portfolio including technical drawings in Revit are required.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings and construction documents.
• Assist in overall technical design for projects.
• Review engineering drawings for compliance with design solutions.

Skills

Revit skills

Intermediate knowledge of design principles

Intermediate knowledge of store planning

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of architecture school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity Program

Revit

Job description

Job Summary

The Architectural Designer is responsible for producing technical drawings and construction documents for high‑volume retail rollout projects for a large national brand/client. Strong Revit skills are required, and the role involves travel 1–2 times per month across the United States.

Additional Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in overall technical design for projects
• Reviews engineering drawings to ensure compliance with design solutions
• Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
• Aids in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details, and overall design intent sets for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and distribution to architects
• Reviews and redlines construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittals
• Produces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projects
• Applies extensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projects
• Reviews and produces final cost estimates
• Oversees tasks and provides feedback on work product
• Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirements
• Provides needed information to client on design specifications; good working knowledge of Affinity program

Qualifications

• Graduate of architecture school (equivalent experience may be substituted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction documentation
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in retail design projects; fast‑paced retail roll‑out experience is preferred
• Strong Revit skills are required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of design principles
• Intermediate knowledge of store planning
• Intermediate to advanced architecture detailing
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of construction documents and procedures
• Intermediate knowledge of building systems, codes, and ADA requirements
• Intermediate knowledge of contract administration
• Commitment to support projects through peaks and valleys
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Advanced proficiency with Revit
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Affinity Program skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Work samples or a portfolio that includes technical drawings in Revit and construction drawings/documents are required with your application. If not linked to your application, please email them directly to [e-mail].