Job Posting: Store Designer
Location: 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Contract Duration: November 16, 2026 – May 15, 2027
Job Category: Sales & Marketing – Store Planning/Design
Work Arrangement: On-site, New York office
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Store Designer to support retail store design projects, including new store openings, relocations, remodels, and special initiatives across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will execute approved design concepts and brand standards, adapt layouts to site-specific requirements, and prepare accurate design documentation to support permitting, procurement, and construction.
This role focuses on design execution, construction documentation, quality, and timely project delivery while collaborating with Store Designers, Design Leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop retail store design drawing packages, including floor plans, fixture plans, interior elevations, storefront elevations, and finish/material applications.
- Apply approved brand standards while adapting designs to site conditions, landlord requirements, and local building codes.
- Review tenant design criteria, site surveys, as-built drawings, landlord work letters, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with architecture/engineering teams, design partners, construction, signage, and R&D teams to resolve design challenges.
- Ensure drawings are accurate, complete, consistent, and delivered within project timelines.
- Incorporate redlines, review comments, and feedback into design documents.
- Support design documentation updates through design development and construction phases.
- Review vendor documents and shop drawings for compliance with approved design standards.
- Provide design clarifications to vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with design presentations, sample boards, and visual materials for project and brand reviews.
- Identify potential project risks and communicate issues proactively to relevant teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in retail store design and design documentation.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of retail construction practices, materials, millwork, lighting, and basic MEP coordination.
- Familiarity with ADA requirements, building codes, and construction document sets.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
