Intermediate Architectural Designer- RETAIL

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in New York, NY is seeking an Intermediate Architectural Design Professional to lead and execute concept-driven retail interiors and branded environments. This hybrid role focuses on creative development, technical execution, and coordination with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in retail interiors, strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and a proven track record in retail fixtures and millwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Retail Interiors within a branded environment.
• Strong concept design development for retail and branded environments.
• Expertise in retail store planning, sales area and BOH layouts.
• Experience with retail fixtures and custom millwork design.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to produce photo-realistic renderings with Enscape and AI tools.
• Balance design thinking with technical execution across all phases.
• Familiarity with schematic design, design development and contract documents.
• Detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Interface with client throughout the design phase.
• Assist design director in overseeing the design team.
• Develop preliminary retail programs and requirements.
• Create test-fits, schematic design planning, and program analysis.
• Prepare and support scope and budget documentation for fixtures and millwork.
• Coordinate design with client, consultants and project team.
• Organize and present design proposals to clients.
• Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes, and accessories.
• Design and coordinate retail fixturing, wall systems, gondolas and POS.
• Develop custom millwork detailing, specification and fabrication intent.
• Review engineering drawings and submittals for design intent.
• Visit site during construction as needed.

Skills

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

AI-driven rendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

Intermediate Architectural Design Professional – Retail Interiors / Branded Environments

New York, NY – HYBRID

Our client is an award-winning provider of innovative design solutions. Headquartered in New York City with satellite offices in Long Island, the firm works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

They have an immediate need for an Intermediate Design Professional to lead, create and execute concept-driven projects for their retail interiors division. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of creative concept development and technical execution, with a demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, back-of-house coordination, and retail fixturing and millwork design.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with client throughout the design phase
• Assist design director in overseeing the design team
• Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements
• Develop test-fits, schematic design planning, program analysis & basic code analysis
• Prepare and support design scope and budget documentation related to retail fixtures, millwork and specialty elements
• Coordinate design requirements with client, consultants and project team
• Organize, prepare and attend design presentations
• Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes and accessories
• Design and coordinate retail fixturing, including wall systems, gondolas, vitrines, POS and
• specialty displays.
• Develop and coordinate custom millwork design, including detailing, specification and fabrication intent
• Assist and reviewing engineering documents, shop drawings, fixture drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
• Periodically visit project site during construction

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BA); Master's degree a plus
• Minimum of 5 years continuous professional experience in Retail Interiors and architecture within a branded environment
• Strong experience in concept design development for retail and branded environments
• Demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, including sales area and BOH layouts
• Proven experience with retail fixturing and custom millwork design and coordination
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to create photo-realistic renderings utilizing Enscape & AI-driven software
• Ability to balance strong design thinking with technical execution across all project phases
• Understanding of schematic design, design development and contract documents
• A detail-oriented mindset and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

The projected Annual Salary Range for this role is: $85K to $115| Full-Time with comprehensive benefits in a HYBRID work environment.