Senior Architecture Designer - Retail / Branded Environments
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid
About the role
The firm seeks an Intermediate Design Professional to lead, create, and execute concept‑driven projects for its retail interiors division. The ideal candidate balances creative concept development with technical execution and has demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, back‑of‑house coordination, and retail fixturing and millwork design.
Responsibilities
- Interface with client throughout the design phase
- Assist the design director in overseeing the design team
- Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements
- Develop test‑fits, schematic design planning, program analysis, and basic code analysis
- Prepare and support design scope and budget documentation related to retail fixtures, millwork, and specialty elements
- Coordinate design requirements with client, consultants, and project team
- Organize, prepare, and attend design presentations
- Select, present, and specify furniture, finishes, and accessories
- Design and coordinate retail fixturing, including wall systems, gondolas, vitrines, POS, and specialty displays
- Develop and coordinate custom millwork design, including detailing, specification, and fabrication intent
- Assist in reviewing engineering documents, shop drawings, fixture drawings, and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
- Periodically visit project sites during construction
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BA); Master’s degree a plus
- Minimum of 5 years continuous professional experience in retail interiors and architecture within a branded environment
- Strong experience in concept design development for retail and branded environments
- Demonstrated expertise in retail store planning, including sales area and back‑of‑house layouts
- Proven experience with retail fixturing and custom millwork design and coordination
- Strong proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to create photo‑realistic renderings utilizing Enscape and AI‑driven software
- Ability to balance strong design thinking with technical execution across all project phases
- Understanding of schematic design, design development, and contract documents
- A detail‑oriented mindset and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
The client is an award‑winning provider of innovative design solutions, headquartered in New York City with satellite offices on Long Island. The firm works locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally across commercial, corporate, retail, healthcare, and other sectors. Employees enjoy a strong work‑life balance and the prestige of contributing to high‑profile projects.
Pay
Annual salary range: $90,000 – $120,000 USD