Store Designer

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is assisting a leading specialty fashion retailer in finding a Store Designer to craft innovative, customer-focused retail environments across North America. The role collaborates with Global Store Design to translate brand standards into store-level design solutions that ensure consistency across markets.

The position is based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule (onsite Tue-Thu). It is a 6-month contract with a pay rate of $44/hour and a 40-hour work week, supporting diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 3-5 years of retail design experience in specialty retail, fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong 3D modeling, rendering, sketching, and visual presentation development.
• Ability to create, interpret, and review architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and understanding of retail environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Create store-specific design solutions balancing customer experience, operations, and business objectives.
• Review design documents for accuracy, quality, and standards compliance.
• Manage and collaborate with external consultants to meet schedules and budgets.
• Partner with Construction, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations throughout projects.
• Stay current on retail design trends and apply knowledge to development.
• Adapt to changing priorities and evolving material specifications.
• Identify challenges and develop solutions to protect timelines and design intent.
• Manage multiple projects across stages of design and development.
• Present design concepts and recommendations to cross-functional partners.

Skills

Retail design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BlueBeam

Enscape

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading specialty fashion retailer, is seeking a Store Designer to support the creation of innovative, customer-focused retail environments across North America. This role partners with Global Store Design to translate brand standards and creative concepts into store-specific design solutions that enhance the customer experience while maintaining consistency across multiple markets.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid, Tuesday-Thursday onsite)

Duration: 6-month contract (potential for extension)

Pay Rate: $44/hour

Hours: 40 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that support design strategy and brand standards.
• Create store-specific design solutions that balance customer experience, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Review design documents, drawing sets, and shop drawings for accuracy, quality, and compliance with established standards.
• Manage and collaborate with external consultants to ensure design deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with internal teams including Construction, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current on retail design trends and apply industry knowledge to design development and problem-solving.
• Adapt to changing business priorities, prototype initiatives, and evolving material or fixture specifications.
• Identify project challenges and develop solutions that protect timelines, budgets, and overall design intent.
• Manage multiple projects across various stages of design and development.
• Present design concepts and recommendations to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of retail design experience, preferably within specialty retail, fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong experience with 3D modeling, rendering, sketching, and visual presentation development.
• Ability to create, interpret, and review architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong understanding of retail environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to navigate shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to independently drive projects while managing competing priorities.
• Experience working with external architects, consultants, and vendors.
• Background with specialty retail, fashion, apparel, or customer-centric retail brands.