Retail Designer

Position Overview

Joining our team requires skill, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of retail. We are presently searching for an Intermediate Designer or Designer for the Retail Studio.

• Contributes to the development of retail design concepts across a variety of sectors, including financial services, grocery, food & beverage, and store environments
• Supports the translation of brand identity into engaging, customer-focused spatial experiences
• Assists in developing planning strategies including customer flow, service models, and merchandising or operational layouts appropriate to each sector
• Produces concept materials including mood boards, presentations, and visualizations to communicate design intent
• Prepares and develops space plans, layouts, and design drawings with guidance from senior team members
• Collaborates with project teams to ensure design intent is carried through technical documentation and execution
• Assists in the selection and specification of FF&E, finishes, and materials aligned with brand, durability, and operational requirements
• Coordinates with consultants, vendors, and internal teams to support design development and project delivery
• Participates in client meetings and presentations, supporting the communication of design ideas
• Reviews drawings and details for accuracy and consistency with design intent
• Supports the development of fixture and furniture packages across multiple retail formats
• Works with the project team to align design solutions with budget and schedule constraints
• Ensures design solutions comply with codes, accessibility standards, and operational requirements

• Graduate of architecture or design school

• 3-6 years of experience
• Must have experience working with Retail Design Projects

• Strong design and conceptual thinking skills, with interest in brand-driven environments across multiple retail sectors
• Understanding of retail design principles, including customer experience, service environments, and operational planning
• Ability to support design solutions across diverse retail formats (e.g., banking, grocery, food & beverage, and store environments)
• Experience with FF&E selection and materiality, with awareness of performance and durability needs
• Proficiency in visual communication, including rendering, diagrams, and presentations
• Working knowledge of interior architecture, detailing, and construction documentation
• Familiarity with building systems, codes, and accessibility requirements
• Ability to balance creativity with technical requirements and project constraints
• Proficient in Revit, Endscape, Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software
• Hands sketching and Design Development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment