Retail Store Design Architect

VSP Vision Care; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision Care is seeking a Store Designer to shape the flow and look of retail stores. You will take surveys and CAD files to create floor plans that maximize space while meeting design guidelines and building codes.

You will present layouts, incorporate feedback, and produce a full set of construction documents, coordinating with engineers and city officials as needed. The role demands strong CAD skills and collaboration across internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years work experience in chain retail store design and/or CAD design
• Ability to create, read, understand and interpret construction documents as well as architectural and engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of governing construction codes and accessibility design guidelines (ADA, ANSI, Title 24, etc.)
• Skilled in architectural design programs (Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think logically and problem solve
• Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at one time
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration with team members and business partners

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary floor plans from site surveys, ensuring design guidelines and codes are met
• Present floor plans to cross-functional teams to address needs of Store Operations, Doctor Operations, Marketing, IT, and Merchandising
• Incorporate feedback into plans and ensure compliance with construction codes
• Produce full architectural construction documents (CDs)
• Coordinate design intent with SME Engineer for drawings
• Communicate with city officials/permit expeditors during plan review
• Attend project meetings to validate purchasing needs and timelines
• Develop sub-lease and evacuation plans per fire code and corporate specs

Skills

CAD design

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

VSP Vision Care is seeking a Store Designer to shape the flow and look of retail stores. You will take surveys and CAD files to create floor plans that maximize space while meeting design guidelines and building codes.

You will present layouts, incorporate feedback, and produce a full set of construction documents, coordinating with engineers and city officials as needed. The role demands strong CAD skills and collaboration across internal teams.