Senior Retail Architect: Brand-Driven Store Design

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Specialist Retail Architect to lead the design of innovative retail environments in Upington, Northern Cape. You will translate brand identities into compelling physical spaces, from stores to large retail complexes, while delivering engaging customer journeys and design excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong retail portfolio, client-facing skills, and expertise in brand experience design, materials, and current retail trends.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and SACAP registration.
• Minimum of 5 years in architectural design with a retail focus.
• Strong portfolio of retail architecture projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of retail projects including stores, shopping centers, and showrooms.
• Develop conceptual designs aligned with client brand strategies and demographics.
• Create detailed drawings, layouts and specifications for retail spaces.
• Collaborate with marketing, brand managers and retail consultants to achieve project goals.
• Ensure designs optimize customer flow, merchandising and brand presentation.
• Liaise with contractors and manage construction administration to preserve design integrity.
• Stay updated on retail design trends, materials and technologies.
• Prepare presentations and proposals for potential clients.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and accessibility standards.
• Conduct site analysis and feasibility studies for new locations.

Skills

Retail architecture

Client management

3D visualization

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch (SACAP registered)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Specialist Retail Architect to lead the design of innovative retail environments in Upington, Northern Cape. You will translate brand identities into compelling physical spaces, from stores to large retail complexes, while delivering engaging customer journeys and design excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong retail portfolio, client-facing skills, and expertise in brand experience design, materials, and current retail trends.