Senior Designer – Retail

Bergmeyer | B Corp™; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergmeyer is seeking a Senior Designer for our Boston or Columbus office to shape the future of retail. You will own complex projects from concept to construction, mentor teammates, and deliver high-quality work across consumer environments.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-driven, and thrives in fast-paced, high-profile projects while collaborating with diverse teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
• NCIDQ Certification or Architecture License is a plus
• 8-10 years of recent experience in retail-based projects
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Enscape or similar visualization tools and Miro a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate compelling design ideas quickly and effectively with project teams and clients
• Lead the full design process from conceptual design through Construction Administration
• Mentor and guide design team members while supporting skill development
• Initiate innovative concepts and maintain design intent across multiple projects
• Collaborate with brand-focused clients and manage design conversations
• Meet deadlines with high-quality, thoughtful solutions
• Stay informed on retail design trends and experiential design

Skills

Revit

Adobe CS

Enscape

Miro

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture

Job description

Bergmeyer designs experiences for several of the world’s most ambitious brands, and we’re looking for a Senior Designer in our Boston or Columbus office to join us in shaping the future of retail. This talented and resourceful designer will bring a positive, collaborative work style to lead design on projects for our clients. You’ll take ownership of complex projects from concept through construction, mentor team members, and deliver exceptional work across a broad range of consumer environments. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-driven, and energized by fast-paced, high-profile work.

We define ourselves as a collaborative because this is the trait that lies at the heart of how we work… Collaboratively.

We are thinkers and doers.

We are visionary and grounded.

We are design-focused and results-oriented.

We don’t believe design happens in a vacuum, nor do we believe in big reveals.

We believe the best solutions are co-authored, and that design is an iterative process.

We like dialogue and debate, and we believe everyone has a voice because there are never any bad ideas.

We put the customers at the heart of everything we create, which means:

• every design is created from a place of relentless curiosity
• we dive deep to inhabit the personas of our end users
• we pressure test our concepts against one metric above all others: have we exceeded expectations of those who experience the spaces we create?

We’re also champions for diversity as a design collaborative and Certified B Corporation, drawing from all experience levels and cultural backgrounds within our team of “Bergies” - intentionally staffing project teams inclusively to represent the diverse perspectives of the world around us.

We tend to do our best work with those that feel the same way…

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
• NCIDQ Certification or Architecture License is a plus
• 8-10 years of recent experience in retail-based projects
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Enscape or similar visualization tools and Miro a plus

Essential Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to develop and communicate compelling design ideas quickly and effectively, translating creative thinking into thoughtful, buildable solutions in collaboration with project teams, clients, and consultants
• Lead the full design process from conceptual design through Construction Administration as the senior design resource on a project team
• Mentor and guide design team members, providing thoughtful feedback and creative partnership while supporting the development of their technical and design skills
• Initiate innovative design concepts and maintain design intent across multiple projects simultaneously
• Listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and bring curiosity and sound judgment to design conversations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work closely with clients while building trust
• Comfortable navigating brand standards and working directly with brand-focused clients
• Experience with fast-paced projects and the ability to meet deadlines with high quality, thoughtful solutions
• Knowledge of retail design trends, including digital technology integration, emerging markets and retail formats, and experiential design

• The base salary will be estimated to be between $95,000 and $120,000 contingent on relevant experience, plus a variable bonus and benefits.

Employees are expected to work out of our office 3+ days a week, consistent with Bergmeyer’s Flexible Work Policy.

Travel is required.

No agencies and no phone calls, please. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.