Retail Interiors Tech Architect & Design Lead (Hybrid)

Essenti Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an Intermediate Technical Architect Designer / Project Professional to lead retail interiors drawing production and coordinate with consultants and PMs. The role supports construction-phase activities and delivers concept-driven projects for the retail division.

The ideal candidate demonstrates retail store planning expertise, back-of-house coordination, and millwork design, with strong Revit and AutoCAD skills and knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of professional experience preferred, retail experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, detail-rich environments.
• Collaborative team player who can manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Travel for architectural site surveys as needed.
• Produce detailed drawing sets across SD, DD, CD with retail-focused detailing.
• Coordinate with external consultants to finalize construction documents for landlord and authorities.
• Support Project Manager in coordinating construction documents for approvals.
• Attend virtual OAC calls and review shop drawings and RFIs throughout construction.
• Travel to sites for construction visits and punch lists if required.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Design

Building Codes

ADA Requirements

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an Intermediate Technical Architect Designer / Project Professional to lead retail interiors drawing production and coordinate with consultants and PMs. The role supports construction-phase activities and delivers concept-driven projects for the retail division.

The ideal candidate demonstrates retail store planning expertise, back-of-house coordination, and millwork design, with strong Revit and AutoCAD skills and knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.