Retail Store Designer

Job Title: Retail Store Designer

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (Full-Time)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Location: Manhattan, NY (HYBRID Role; onsite 3 days per week and Work-From-Home 2 days per week). NOTE: Local candidates only

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day (standard business hours)

Compensation: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

About the Role: We’re partnering with a global eyewear leader to hire a Retail Store Designer to support store rollouts across multiple brands. This role focuses on execution and documentation of approved design concepts for new stores, relocations, remodels, and special projects.

You’ll work closely with store designers and design leadership to deliver accurate, on-time drawing packages that support permitting, procurement, and construction. This is a production-focused role centered on translating established brand standards into site-specific design documentation (not concept creation).

Key Responsibilities:

Design Documentation & Execution:

• Produce complete retail design drawing packages based on approved brand standards, including floor plans, fixture plans, elevations, and finish applications

• Adapt standard layouts to site conditions, landlord criteria, and jurisdictional requirements

• Deliver clear, accurate documentation suitable for construction development

Project Coordination:

• Review kickoff documentation including site surveys, as-builts, landlord work letters, tenant criteria, and code requirements

• Partner with internal teams (A/E Coordination, Construction, Signage, R&D, Design Partners) to resolve design constraints

• Participate in plan reviews and working sessions

Quality, Accuracy & Timeliness:

• Ensure all deliverables meet expectations for accuracy, completeness, and deadlines

• Incorporate redlines and feedback efficiently

• Support document updates through design development and construction phases

Vendor & Consultant Support:

• Review vendor drawings and shop drawings for compliance with design intent

• Provide design clarification as needed

Communication & Presentations:

• Assist with design decks, visuals, and sample boards for internal and landlord reviews

• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners and proactively flag risks

Scope & Accountability:

• Executes approved concepts and standards (does not author brand standards)

• Supports timely, high-quality project delivery under Design Leadership direction

• Works within established CAD standards, templates, and workflows

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or GED) required. A Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred

• 3+ years of retail store design and documentation experience

• Strong AutoCAD and Bluebeam skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Solid understanding of retail construction practices, millwork, lighting, basic MEP coordination, ADA, and building codes

• Experience producing full construction document sets

• Highly organized with strong time management and communication skills

• Comfortable managing multiple active projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• REVIT proficiency

• 3D modeling / visualization experience

• Experience supporting large, multi-brand retail rollouts

• Familiarity with standardized CAD/REVIT libraries and drawing protocols