About the Role
Support the design and execution of new retail spaces and renovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate project deliverables, develop design documentation, and assist in evaluating retail opportunities through the feasibility process.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of new retail spaces, remodels, and renovations.
- Assist in developing design solutions that align with brand standards, customer experience, and operational requirements.
- Prepare presentation materials, design studies, renderings, and other documentation for internal and external design reviews.
- Produce and coordinate design development packages including plans, fixture layouts, elevations, and project-specific design details.
- Assist in evaluating prospective retail locations by preparing feasibility studies, reviewing site information, and developing preliminary space plans to support real estate decisions.
- Review landlord criteria, lease exhibits, and site documentation to identify potential design constraints and opportunities during the feasibility process.
- Coordinate with internal partners including Real Estate, Construction, Store Operations, and Visual Merchandising to support feasibility process and project execution.
- Review consultant drawings throughout the design process to verify alignment with brand standards and design intent.
- Track project milestones, drawing revisions, approvals, and outstanding action items to support successful project delivery.
- Conduct site visits and assist with punch list reviews as required.
- Maintain prototype documentation, finish libraries, and design guideline decks to ensure consistency across projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or equivalent required.
- 3–4 years of experience in Retail Design, Store Planning, Architecture, or a related field required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (latest release), SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software required.
- Understanding of architectural drawings, space planning, and construction documentation.
- General knowledge of building codes, retail construction methods, and project coordination.
- Ability to interpret landlord criteria, and architectural drawings.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting international retail projects or franchise partners is preferred but not required.
Skills
- AutoCAD (latest release)
- SketchUp
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Rendering software
- Architectural drawings interpretation
- Space planning
- Construction documentation understanding
- Building codes knowledge
- Retail construction methods knowledge
- Project coordination
- Landlord criteria interpretation
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Follow-through
Experience Level
- 3-4 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
Benefits
- Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
- Wellness benefits
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase program
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Parental leave and benefits
- Discretionary bonuses and other incentives
