Architectural Designer - Retail

IA Interior Architects

9d•Remote

About The Position

IA Retail: Transformative. Humanistic. Experiential. At IA Retail, we’re shaping the future of consumer experience through design that connects people, brands, and culture. As part of IA Interior Architects, we combine the focus, expertise, and agility of a dedicated retail studio with the reach and perspective of a global design leader. Our work spans continents, time zones, and sectors, from high-concept flagships to complex, large-scale rollouts. Wherever we work, our approach is human-centered, grounded in insight, and driven by consumer experience. Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert, and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, leadership, teaming, humor, and a love of retail and technical design. We are presently searching for various technical positions at all levels, including Junior and Intermediate Architectural Designers and Job Captains for our Retail studio (fully remote). The Architectural Designer is responsible for producing technical drawings and construction documents for high-volume retail rollout projects for a large National Brand/Client. Strong Technical skills in Revit are required. This position will also require travel 1-2 times per month. Travel can be nationwide.

Requirements

Graduate of architecture school: equivalent experience may be substituted
Minimum 2 years of experience in Construction Documentation.
Min 1+ years’ of experience in Retail design. Also looking for intermediate-level and senior-level candidates as well. Level and position will be based on your years of experience.
Strong Revit Skills are Required
Intermediate knowledge of design principles
Intermediate knowledge of store planning
Intermediate to advanced architecture detailing
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CDs and procedures
Intermediate knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA required
Intermediate knowledge of contract administration
Commitment to support projects through peaks and valleys
Intermediate MS Office Suite
Advanced Revit
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite
Affinity Program skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Work samples or a portfolio that includes technical drawings in Revit and construction drawings/documents are required

Nice To Haves

Fast-paced retail roll-out experience is preferred
good working knowledge of Affinity program

Responsibilities

Assists in overall technical design for projects
Review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution
Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
Aid in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details, and overall design intent sets for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and distribution to architects.
Review and redline construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittals
Produces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projects
Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projects
Reviews and produces final cost estimates
Travel to sites to assist with support or for field surveys (travel is likely 1-2 times per month and can be Nationwide)
Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
Oversees tasks and provide feedback on work product