Architectural Designer (Retail Store Planning)
Ontrac Solutions · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
About the role
We are currently seeking an Architectural Designer to support large-scale retail store planning and design initiatives for one of the nation’s leading retail healthcare brands.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and maintain architectural drawing packages and store layouts
- Support high-volume retail planning initiatives across multiple concurrent projects
- Update test fits, fixture plans, and layout documentation based on evolving business requirements
- Review consultant drawing sets for quality, completeness, and alignment with established standards
- Execute markups and revisions using Bluebeam Revu and related collaboration tools
- Cook up coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants to resolve design and documentation issues
- Incorporate redlines, comments, and revisions efficiently within aggressive delivery timelines
- Ensure drawing packages remain accurate, organized, and code compliant
- Support internal store planning and architectural leadership teams in maintaining execution velocity
Requirements
- 3–5 years of relevant architectural design or store planning experience
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Revit
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar markup/review platforms
- Experience supporting construction documents, layout plans, and fixture plans
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments
- Comfortable working collaboratively in highly cross-functional teams
- Professional communication skills and willingness to participate actively in video meetings
- Retail store planning or interior planning experience
- Experience adapting layouts to varying site conditions
- Experience coordinating with external consultants and construction partners
- Prior experience supporting enterprise retail rollout programs
Qualifications
- Preference for candidates within driving distance of the client’s regional offices for occasional onsite collaboration
- Flexible Monday–Friday schedule aligned with team operations
Benefits
- Initial contract duration: 4–6 months
- Strong potential for extension or long-term conversion based on performance
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
Flexible Monday–Friday schedule aligned with team operations
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