Retail Architectural Designer

Our primary focus is retail interior design prototyping and branding, specializing in upscale food service environments and specialty retail; our core clients include the most successful companies in their retail sectors. We are a small, casual non-hierarchical work group and encourage a collaborative design process. Our projects range from exterior architectural design to comprehensive themed interiors. We are ‘green' building sensitive with LEED accredited professionals on staff.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly competent, experienced architectural interiors professional for retail design projects. 

Working Relationships: Works directly with team members. Interfaces with consultants, vendors, and fabricators throughout the design and construction process

Responsibilities:

• Create professional, comprehensive sets of electronic Architectural & Design Documents equal to or above industry standards for each relevant project.
• Space Planning & Programming - conceptualize, design, and electronically document programming, space planning, and fixture layouts
• Acquire, coordinate, or otherwise obtain required project information, including site surveys to compile as-built information.
• Represent Company on construction sites, governing agencies, client project meetings, or a directed to present the basis for our work for the purposes of advancing the project according with the contracted scope of work.
• Develop and maintain drawing Systems and Standards for each project and set of typical projects, including formatting, details, plans, data, information, and codes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ‘green' building practices. Utilize this expertise in all aspects of project work to encourage and assist clients in developing and improving sustainable building practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of commercial architectural interiors and food service industry design, advancements, and innovations.

Qualifications:

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE PROVEN KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX INTERIOR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS, PLAN DEVELOPMENT, PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Educational Experience:

• Barch, BS in design, or work experience equivalent

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work on multiple tasks/ assignments while ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Interpersonal skills that would fit into a small, close, non-hierarchical work group and excel in collaborative design efforts
• Customer relationship skills that encourage client loyalty and mutually supportive relationships
• Willingness to perform in all levels and types of projects from intensely creative, to basic production tasks
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and practices

Functional Capabilities:

• Highly competent in current AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop software
• Competency in Adobe Illustrator, and 3D Software helpful
• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly effective verbal and written skills

To Apply:

You MUST submit relevant samples of your work, relating to any of the above tasks with your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter. We are willing to help relocate the right candidate. RETAIL DESIGN EXPERIENCE REQUIRED