Retail Store Designer

Consulting For Architects, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulting For Architects, Inc. is seeking a project-based, full-time retail design professional to support the entire design process from schematics through construction for a major lifestyle retailer in the United States.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in Retail Design/Store Planning or Architecture, with strong AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite skills. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential to ensure design quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Retail Design, Store Planning, Architecture, or equivalent
• Proficient with Architectural Drawing details and construction costs
• General understanding of building codes
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing drawings
• Ability to visualize architectural details and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design solutions aligned with brand strategy and merchandising standards
• Adapt brand design for feasibility layouts of new retail spaces
• Lead schematic design, drawings, renderings, and presentation materials for internal reviews
• Collaborate with Construction to meet budgets and schedules
• Coordinate design activities with stakeholders, architects, engineers, suppliers, and vendors
• Communicate with landlords/building officials to obtain permits
• Identify and escalate issues impacting schedules, costs, or design integrity

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and creative problem‑solv

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D rendering

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Client

Our client is a widely known American lifestyle, clothing, and accessories retailer

Description

Our client is seeking project-based assistance for a full-time, long-term commitment to aid in the entire retail design process, spanning all stages from initial schematics to construction. This individual is responsible for designing and managing retail projects by applying knowledge of architecture, interior design, and construction. This individual will closely collaborate with the cross functional teams to ensure the quality realization of new stores.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing innovative and creative design solutions consistent with brand strategy and merchandising standards.
• Adapt current brand design to perform feasibility layouts for new retail spaces.
• Manage the schematic design process and prepare drawings, renderings, and other presentation materials as required for internal design reviews.
• Collaborate with Construction to resolve programming needs according to our budgets and project schedules
• Partner and coordinate design activities with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, suppliers, and millwork vendors as required for new retail spaces to ensure project criteria is met.
• Communicate between landlord / building department representatives to obtain project approvals/permits.
• Identify and escalation issues that can adversely impact project schedules, costs, or design integrity

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in Retail Design, Store Planning, Architecture, or equivalent required.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Sketch UP, 3D rendering, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical & creative problem solving skills
• Proficient knowledge of Architectural Drawing details, and construction costs, means and methods
• General understanding of building codes.
• General understanding of HVAC, electrical, & plumbing drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to understand & visualize architectural details, follow directions accurately and efficiently, and handle a multi-task, fast paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and reporting.
• Demonstrates collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.

Education

Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent mandatory

Project Rate

$35-55 p hour