Retail Store Designer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Retail Store Designer / Architectural Designer in Portland, OR for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on developing branded retail environments across North America, from concept through visualization and execution, including renderings, mockups, and presentations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure brand standards, manage multiple projects, and stay current with retail trends. Hybrid work arrangement with four days onsite and one remote day.

Qualifications

• Professional retail/store design experience.
• Architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, or closely related design experience.
• Ability to develop store renderings, mockups, layouts, and design concepts.
• Experience with space planning, architectural design, fixtures, materials, and retail environments.
• Strong visual presentation skills and confidence presenting design concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative retail store concepts and environments.
• Create architectural concepts, store layouts, renderings, mockups, fixture designs, and material recommendations.
• Support design projects from initial ideation through implementation.
• Develop presentations and visual materials that communicate design concepts clearly.
• Partner with internal brand, store design, construction, and marketplace teams and external partners.
• Ensure store designs stay aligned with brand standards while addressing regional needs.
• Manage multiple design projects across varying scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Research retail trends, materials, and evolving customer expectations.
• Balance creative design concepts with operational and financial considerations.
• Provide design recommendations throughout project development.

Skills

Retail/store design experience

Store renderings

Space planning

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SketchUp

Enscape

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Retail Store Designer / Architectural Designer

Location: Portland, OR

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 4 days onsite / Friday remote

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $45/hour

Start: ASAP / Targeting late November

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Retail Store Designer / Architectural Designer to support the development and execution of branded retail environments across North America.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong architectural or retail design experience who enjoys taking ideas from initial concept through visualization and execution. You will work on store concepts, architectural and environmental design, fixtures, materials, space planning, and other elements that shape the customer experience.

This person should be comfortable creating renderings and store mockups, presenting design concepts to leadership, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contribute to the development of innovative retail store concepts and environments.
• Create architectural concepts, store layouts, renderings, mockups, fixture designs, and material recommendations.
• Support design projects from initial ideation through implementation.
• Develop compelling presentations and visual materials that clearly communicate design concepts and recommendations.
• Partner with internal brand, store design, construction, and marketplace teams as well as external architectural and fixture-design partners.
• Help ensure store designs stay consistent with established brand standards while addressing regional and marketplace needs.
• Manage multiple design projects and deliverables across varying scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Research retail trends, competitive environments, materials, technology, and evolving customer expectations.
• Balance creative design concepts with practical operational, financial, and business considerations.
• Provide design recommendations throughout project development and help influence final design decisions.
• Explore new approaches to architecture, fixtures, materials, technology, and the overall in-store experience.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Professional retail/store design experience.
• Architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, or closely related design experience .
• Ability to develop store renderings, mockups, layouts, and design concepts.
• Experience with space planning, architectural design, fixtures, materials, and retail environments.
• Strong visual presentation skills and confidence presenting design concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency with:
  • SketchUp
  • Enscape
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • PowerPoint

Ideal experience

We are especially interested in designers who have worked on retail stores, branded environments, experiential retail, or consumer-facing spaces.

Candidates coming from architecture or design firms can also be a strong match if they have meaningful retail project experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.