Store Designer

JobDiva, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Store Designer to support the development and execution of on-brand retail environments across North American locations. The role translates design standards into store-specific layouts while ensuring functionality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of professional design experience in retail or branded environments, strong AutoCAD skills, and proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 3–5 years of professional design experience, preferably retail store design.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Bluebeam, Enscape, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong 3D modeling, rendering, sketching, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, details, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of retail design standards, materials, finishes, and construction documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and PM skills.
• Ability to collaborate with architects, consultants, construction teams, VM, and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Translate brand standards into site-specific retail environments.
• Ensure designs adhere to design guidelines, brand strategy, and local codes.
• Create and review architectural drawings and shop drawings for accuracy.
• Direct and coordinate with third-party consultants to meet schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for cohesive project execution.
• Work with Construction, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations to deliver stores.
• Maintain design integrity while addressing operational and site-specific requirements.
• Identify issues affecting schedules or costs and propose solutions.
• Respond quickly to evolving business needs and new store prototypes.
• Manage multiple store design projects across lifecycle stages.
• Maintain awareness of current retail, architectural, and interior design trends.

Skills

3D modeling

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Store Designer – Retail Environments

Portfolio Required

Womens retailer seeking an experienced Store Designer to support the development and execution of compelling, on-brand retail environments across North American locations. This role translates established design standards and creative concepts into store-specific layouts and design solutions while ensuring consistency, functionality, and compliance with local codes and requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in retail store design, excellent technical design skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials to communicate store design solutions.
• Translate established brand standards and design concepts into site-specific retail environments.
• Ensure designs adhere to overall design guidelines, brand strategy, functional requirements, and applicable local codes.
• Create and review architectural drawings, design documentation, and shop drawings for accuracy and adherence to established standards.
• Direct and coordinate with third-party consultants to complete design deliverables within established schedules and budgets.
• Partner with internal and external teams to ensure cohesive project execution from initial design through implementation.
• Collaborate with Construction, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations to deliver functional and visually compelling retail environments.
• Maintain design integrity while addressing operational, construction, budget, and site-specific requirements.
• Identify potential issues that could impact project schedules, costs, or design execution and proactively recommend solutions.
• Respond quickly to evolving business needs, new store design prototypes, material developments, and project requirements.
• Manage multiple store design projects simultaneously across various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of current retail, architectural, and interior design trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of professional design experience, preferably supporting retail store design, commercial interiors, or branded environments.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Technical proficiency with SketchUp, Bluebeam, Enscape, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong 3D modeling, rendering, sketching, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate design concepts.
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and review architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, details, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of retail design standards, materials, finishes, and construction documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with architects, consultants, construction teams, visual merchandising, store operations, and other cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while adapting quickly to changing project and business needs.

Hybrid Columbus OH