Retail Architectural Designer

Sterling St James LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC seeks an Intermediate Architectural Design Professional to lead concept-driven retail interiors and branded environments in a hybrid New York setting. You will integrate client feedback, drive design development, and coordinate with the project team on fixtures, millwork, and display solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in retail interiors, strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to produce photorealistic renders with Enscape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; 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.

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.

Skills

Retail Interiors

Branded Environments

Store Planning

Millwork Design

Concept Design

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering with Enscape/AI

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Master's degree

Tools

Enscape

AI Rendering

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.