Intermediate Architecture Designer - Retail / Branded Environments

Job Juncture; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Intermediate Architecture Designer for Retail / Branded Environments in New York, NY. This hybrid role focuses on concept-driven retail interiors, integrating store planning, millwork, fixtures and branding across projects.

You will lead design development, coordinate with clients and consultants, prepare test-fits and design budgets, and ensure documentation meets programmatic and code requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of retail interiors and branded environments.
• Strong concept design and store planning experience.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with photo-realistic renderings using Enscape and AI tools.
• Ability to coordinate across design and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and execution for retail interiors projects.
• Interface with clients throughout the design phase.
• Oversee design team in collaboration with design director.
• Develop preliminary retail programs and test-fits.
• Prepare scope and budget documentation for fixtures and millwork.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and the project team.
• Attend design presentations and specify finishes.
• Review engineering drawings to ensure design intent.
• Visit sites during construction as needed.

Skills

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

AI-driven software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Intermediate Architecture Designer - Retail / Branded Environments

Salary: $$ 90000 - $$ 120000 per year

Posted: September 30 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Intermediate Architecture Design Professional Retail / Branded Environments
New York, NY HYBRID
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

Qualifications:

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

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

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 provide a great work/life balance and are very prestigious within their space. Projects are focussed on Commercial, corporate, retail, healthcare, and much more.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 90000

Salary Max : $ 120000

Currency Type : USD