Hybrid Retail Store Design & Architecture Lead

Adecco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Store Design & Architecture Manager to support the North America Store Design team for a luxury retail brand. This role emphasizes managing project execution, construction documentation, scheduling, approvals, and cross-functional coordination across a growing retail portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in retail architecture or store design, with strong organizational and communication skills, and a portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in retail architecture, store design, store planning, or interior design.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (10+ projects preferred).
• Strong understanding of retail development, permitting, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong portfolio showcasing architecture and retail-related work.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of new stores, remodels, outlet locations, and special retail projects across North America.
• Translate creative visions into detailed design intent and construction documentation.
• Coordinate fixture layouts, millwork integration, finishes, and store design details.
• Review architectural drawings and consultant deliverables for quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Assist with space planning studies, schematic layouts, and test fits.
• Support prototype development and evolving store concepts.
• Help maintain universal design standards, filing systems, and construction guidelines.
• Manage project schedules and track milestones across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, landlords, and internal partners.
• Track design deliverables, permit approvals, bidding packages, and construction progress.
• Maintain project logs, action-item trackers, meeting notes, and status reports.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues when necessary.
• Prepare executive-level project updates and presentations.
• Support budget tracking, scope changes, and value-engineering initiatives.

Skills

Retail architecture & store design

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office / PM tools

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Store Design & Architecture Manager to support the North America Store Design team for a luxury retail brand. This role emphasizes managing project execution, construction documentation, scheduling, approvals, and cross-functional coordination across a growing retail portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in retail architecture or store design, with strong organizational and communication skills, and a portfolio showcasing relevant work.