Job description:
Intermediate Architecture Design Professional Retail / Branded Environments
New York, NY HYBRID
They have an immediate need for an Intermediate Design Professional to lead, create and execute concept-driven projects for their retail interiors division. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of creative concept development and technical execution, with a 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 design director in overseeing the design team
- Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements
- Develop test-fits, schematic design planning, program analysis & 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 and reviewing engineering documents, shop drawings, fixture drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent
- Periodically visit project site during construction
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- 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 BOH 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 & 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 an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client is an award-winning provider of innovative design solutions. Headquartered in New York City with satellite offices in Long Island,
the firm works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
They provide a great work/life balance and are very prestigious within their space. Projects are focussed on Commercial, corporate, retail, healthcare, and much more.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 90000
Salary Max : $ 120000
Currency Type : USD
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