Architectural Designer - Retail

IA Interior Architects

About The Position

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. We are presently searching for a Job Captain for our Retail studio. The Job Captain, while working under general supervision of a Senior Job Captain and/or Architect or Project Manager, provides design support primarily in project administration, design development and contract documents.

Requirements

Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
Min 5+ years’ experience in Retail design projects
Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards
Intermediate documentation and field observational skills
Advanced interior architecture detailing skills
Working knowledge of CDs and procedures
Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
Working knowledge of space requirements
Working knowledge of contract administration
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
Advanced Revit skills
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
Affinity Program skills or equivalent
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise
Work samples or a portfolio that includes technical drawings in Revit and construction drawings/documents are required with your application. Please ensure they are included.

Responsibilities

Creates contract documents (CDs)
Review CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, codes and ADA requirements
For smaller projects may oversee all CD production and review
Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas
Manages project through contract administration phase and includes project invoicing
Coordinates engineering consultant’s work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents
In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys
Manages contract administration budget for assigned projects
Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs Senior Job Captain/Architect, PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers
Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design