Intermediate Technical Architect Designer - Retail

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks an Intermediate Technical Architect Designer / Project Professional for Retail Interiors. This hybrid New York role focuses on leading retail drawing production, coordinating with consultants, and supporting construction-phase activities within a branded environments division.

The candidate should balance creative concept development with technical execution, bring strong retail store planning experience, and demonstrate expertise in millwork design and

Qualifications

• 3–8 years professional experience, retail experience preferred.
• Independent, creative thinker who can work collaboratively and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, detail-rich project environments.
• Collaborative mindset aligned with client relationships.
• Expert in Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Bluebeam and Adobe Design products.
• Working knowledge of Building Codes, ADA requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to perform architectural site surveys.
• Produce detailed drawing sets across SD, DD and CD with retail detailing.
• Coordinate with external consultants for complete construction docs.
• Assist Project Manager with coordination of docs for approvals.
• Attend weekly OAC calls, review shop drawings and RFIs.
• Attend weekly OAC calls during construction.
• Travel to construction sites for visits and punch-list work.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Design

Communication

Collaboration

Building Codes

ADA requirements

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