Senior Architecture Designer – Retail & Branded Environments

Job Description:

$90,000 - $120,000

New York, NY (Hybrid)

This is a chance to lead concept-driven retail design work from first sketch through construction, for a firm whose portfolio spans commercial, corporate, retail, and healthcare projects. You will own the intersection of creative concept development and technical execution, working directly on retail fixturing, custom millwork, and branded environment design rather than handing off the interesting parts to someone else.

You will interface directly with clients throughout the design phase, not just sit behind a desk producing drawings. You will assist the design director in overseeing the design team, giving you real influence over how projects get executed. The scope of work is broad and hands-on: test-fits, schematic design, program analysis, fixture and millwork detailing, and specification of furniture, finishes, and accessories.

You will also periodically visit project sites during construction, so you see your designs built, not just rendered.

The firm is headquartered in New York City with a satellite office in Long Island, working on projects locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The role is hybrid, giving you flexibility while staying connected to the studio and client work.

• Lead client-facing design conversations throughout the design phase
• Develop preliminary retail programs of requirements, test-fits, and schematic planning
• Design and coordinate retail fixturing: wall systems, gondolas, vitrines, POS, and specialty displays
• Develop custom millwork design, including detailing, specification, and fabrication intent
• Prepare and support design scope and budget documentation for fixtures, millwork, and specialty elements
• Review engineering documents, shop drawings, and submittals for compliance with design intent
• Organize, prepare, and present at design presentations
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and the broader project team

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture;
  Master's degree a plus
• Minimum 5 years of continuous professional experience in retail interiors and architecture within a branded environment
• 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 Sketch Up, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to produce photo-realistic renderings using Enscape and AI-driven rendering software
• Working knowledge of schematic design, design development, and contract documents
• Please note:
  
  this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

• Direct client interaction rather than being buried in production work
• Real design leadership responsibility, assisting in overseeing the design team
• Full-lifecycle involvement, from concept through construction site visits
• Work across a varied project mix: retail, corporate, commercial, and healthcare
• A firm with an award-winning, well-established reputation and offices spanning NYC and Long Island
• Hybrid schedule

• Environment
• Shop Drawings
• SIT
• Furniture
• Flexibility
• Support
• Sketch Up
• Accessories
• Development
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Revit
• Analysis
• Compliance
• Healthcare
• Confidentiality
• Retail
• Architecture
• Construction
• AutoCAD
• Presentations
• Software
• Documentation
• Planning
• Design
• Engineering
• Sales
• Leadership