Intermediate Technical Architect Designer - Retail

Launching Point; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in New York City is seeking an Intermediate Technical Architect Designer / Project Professional to lead retail interiors projects, focusing on drawing production across SD, DD, and CD, and coordinating with consultants for construction documents. The role also supports construction-phase activities and site surveys.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of retail project experience and strong Revit/AutoCAD proficiency, with travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of professional retail interiors experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail-focused drawing production across SD, DD, CD.
• Coordinate closely with external consultants for complete construction documents.
• Assist the Project Manager with coordination of documents for approval.
• Attend virtual weekly OAC calls during construction and review shop drawings.
• Travel to sites for architectural surveys and construction visits.
• Support landlord and authorities having jurisdiction approvals as needed.

Skills

Retail interior design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Design

Job description

Intermediate Technical Architect Designer / Project 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 Technical Designer / Project Professional to lead retail-focused drawing production, coordinate with consultants and project managers, and support construction-phase activities 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:

• The ability to travel and perform Architectural site surveys.
• Produce detailed and accurate drawing sets across all phases (SD, DD, CD), with a focus on retail-specific detailing and coordination.
• Coordinate closely with the external consultants to ensure a complete and coordinated set of construction documents, suitable for landlord approval, approval from the authorities having jurisdiction, and accurate general contractor bidding.
• Assist the Project Manager with the coordination of the construction documents for approval.
• Throughout construction, the ideal candidate will attend virtual weekly OAC calls, review shop drawings and submittals, and review/respond to general contractor RFI’s.
• Attend weekly virtual OAC calls throughout construction.
• The ability to travel and perform construction site visits that may include a punch-list at the completion of construction.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of professional experience, preferably focused on retail experience.
• An independent, creative thinker, with the ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Someone who excels in fast-paced, detail-rich project environments.
• A collaborator who values TPG’s approachable, advisory relationship with clients.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Familiarity with Bluebeam and Adobe Design products is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Building Codes, ADA requirements, and industry standards.

Annual Salary Range*: $75K to $115K

Schedule: Full Time | 4 days in office + 1 remote day Location: New York Office