Retail Architectural Specialist

Sterling St James LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC is seeking an Intermediate Technical Designer / Project Professional to lead retail-focused drawing production and coordinate with consultants throughout the project lifecycle in New York, NY. The role requires strong technical execution, with emphasis on retail fixturing, millwork design, and site surveys.

Hybrid work arrangement in New York with potential travel and active participation in project meetings and construction reviews.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of professional experience, retail-focused.
• Independent, creative thinker who collaborates and manages multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Building Codes, ADA, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel to conduct architectural site surveys.
• Produce detailed drawing sets across SD, DD, CD for retail.
• Coordinate with external consultants to ensure complete construction documents.
• Assist Project Manager with coordination of construction documents.
• Attend weekly OAC calls and review shop drawings and RFIs.
• Attend construction site visits and punch lists.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Retail Experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Design

Job description

Architectural Intermediate Technical 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