Retail Store Designer Design Documentation & Execution
Location: New York, NY 10018 (Hybrid 3 days in office (Local candidates only)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Work Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
ROLE SUMMARY
The Contract Store Designer supports the delivery of retail store design packages for new, relocation, remodel, and special project initiatives across multiple brands. This role focuses on accurate, timely execution of approved design concepts, adapting established brand standards to site-specific conditions, and producing clean, complete documentation that supports permitting, procurement, and construction.
Working alongside full-time Store Designers and Design Leadership, this role is accountable for on-time delivery, drawing accuracy, and disciplined adherence to standards and processes, rather than concept origination or standards authorship.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Documentation & Execution
- Develop complete store design drawing packages based on approved brand concepts and standards, including:
- Floor plans and fixture plans
- Interior elevations and storefront elevations
- Finish and material applications per approved specifications
- Apply brand standards consistently while adapting layouts to site conditions, landlord criteria, and jurisdictional constraints
- Generate clear, accurate, detailed drawing packages suitable for construction document development
Project Review & Coordination
- Review and interpret kickoff documentation including:
- Tenant Design Criteria
- Site surveys and as-built drawings
- Landlord work letters
- Code and jurisdictional requirements
- Brand operational and financial requirements
- Coordinate with internal partners (A/E Coordination, Design Partners, Construction, Signage, R&D) to resolve design constraints efficiently
- Participate in scheduled plan reviews and working sessions as required
Quality, Accuracy & Timeliness
- Ensure all deliverables meet expectations for:
- Accuracy (dimensioning, fixture tagging, consistency across sheets)
- Completeness (no missing scopes or ambiguous information)
- Timeliness (meeting milestones and handoff dates)
- Incorporate redlines, comments, and review feedback quickly and accurately
- Support document updates through DD and construction phases as needed
Vendor & Consultant Support
- Review vendor-produced documents and shop drawings for compliance with approved design intent and standards
- Provide design clarification to vendors, consultants, and internal teams as required
Presentations & Communication
- Assist in preparing design decks, sample boards, and visuals for landlord, internal, or brand reviews
- Communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional partners
- Proactively identify risks and communicate them to relevant parties
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in Retail Store Design and Documentation
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Solid understanding of:
- Retail construction practices and materials
- Millwork, lighting, and basic MEP coordination
- ADA and building code fundamentals
- Full construction document sets
- Strong creative problem-solving and time management skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced production environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in REVIT
- 3D modeling and visualization skills
- Prior experience supporting large, multi-brand retail rollouts
- Familiarity with standardized CAD / REVIT libraries, block and object management, and drawing protocols
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