Senior Architecture Designer - Retail / Branded Environments

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in New York, NY is seeking an Intermediate Architecture Design Professional to lead and execute concept-driven retail interior projects. Hybrid work setup with a focus on concept development and technical execution, across branding environments.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in retail interiors, strong store planning skills, and proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BA); Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 5 years continuous professional experience in Retail Interiors and architecture within a branded environment
• Strong experience in concept design development for retail and branded environments
• Demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, including sales area and BOH layouts
• Proven experience with retail fixturing and custom millwork design and coordination
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to create photo-realistic renderings utilizing Enscape & AI-driven software
• Ability to balance strong design thinking with technical execution across all project phases
• Understanding of schematic design, design development and contract documents
• A detail-oriented mindset and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Interface with client throughout the design phase
• Assist design director in overseeing the design team
• Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements
• Develop test-fits, schematic design planning, program analysis & basic code analysis
• Prepare and support design scope and budget documentation related to retail fixtures, millwork and specialty elements
• Coordinate design requirements with client, consultants and project team
• Organize, prepare and attend design presentations
• Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes and accessories
• Design and coordinate retail fixturing, including wall systems, gondolas, vitrines, POS and specialty displays
• Develop and coordinate custom millwork design, including detailing, specification and fabrication intent
• Assist and reviewing engineering documents, shop drawings, fixture drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
• Periodically visit project site during construction

Skills

Retail Interiors

Branding Environments

Enscape / AI Rendering

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Intermediate Architecture Design Professional Retail / Branded Environments

New York, NY HYBRID

They have an immediate need for an Intermediate Design 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

• Interface with client throughout the design phase
• Assist design director in overseeing the design team
• Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements
• Develop test-fits, schematic design planning, program analysis & basic code analysis
• Prepare and support design scope and budget documentation related to retail fixtures, millwork and specialty elements
• Coordinate design requirements with client, consultants and project team
• Organize, prepare and attend design presentations
• Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes and accessories
• Design and coordinate retail fixturing, including wall systems, gondolas, vitrines, POS and
• specialty displays.
• Develop and coordinate custom millwork design, including detailing, specification and fabrication intent
• Assist and reviewing engineering documents, shop drawings, fixture drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
• Periodically visit project site during construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BA); Master's degree a plus
• Minimum of 5 years continuous professional experience in Retail Interiors and architecture within a branded environment
• Strong experience in concept design development for retail and branded environments
• Demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, including sales area and BOH layouts
• Proven experience with retail fixturing and custom millwork design and coordination
• Strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to create photo-realistic renderings utilizing Enscape & AI-driven software
• Ability to balance strong design thinking with technical execution across all project phases
• Understanding of schematic design, design development and contract documents
• A detail-oriented mindset and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

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 provide a great work/life balance and are very prestigious within their space. Projects are focussed on Commercial, corporate, retail, healthcare, and much more.

Salary

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 90000

Salary Max : $ 120000

Currency Type : USD