Retail Design Architect - Hybrid, Iconic Stores

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Creative growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to diverse retail projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Design Architect to join our Polokwane team. The role focuses on developing innovative store layouts, interiors, and branding elements aligned with client objectives, delivering compelling physical spaces.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for aesthetics, exposure to retail trends and the ability to translate brand identities into immersive environments. The position offers hybrid work with in-office collaboration for project engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 6+ years of experience in retail design or commercial interior architecture.
• Proven portfolio of retail design projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp & Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, branding and CX principles.
• Excellent creativity, spatial reasoning and visual communication.
• Strong client-facing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design innovative retail spaces including store layouts and interiors.
• Develop detailed design documentation with drawings, renderings and specs.
• Collaborate with clients to understand brand vision and objectives.
• Ensure designs are functional, aesthetically appealing, and commercially effective.
• Source and specify materials, finishes and furniture.
• Coordinate with contractors and project managers during fit-out phases.
• Stay updated on retail trends, technologies and consumer behavior.
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients effectively.

Skills

Creativity

Spatial reasoning

Visual communication

Client presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Retail Design Architect to join our Polokwane team. The role focuses on developing innovative store layouts, interiors, and branding elements aligned with client objectives, delivering compelling physical spaces.

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for aesthetics, exposure to retail trends and the ability to translate brand identities into immersive environments. The position offers hybrid work with in-office collaboration for project engagement.