Architectural Designer (Retail Store Planning)

Ontrac Solutions • Chicago, IL

87d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ontrac Solutions is seeking an Architectural Designer to support large-scale retail store planning and design initiatives for a leading retail healthcare brand. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced production environments, can rapidly adapt to established workflows, and enjoy collaborating across design, planning, and construction teams to deliver accurate, scalable, and operationally sound retail environments.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant architectural design or store planning experience
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu or similar markup/review platforms
• Experience supporting construction documents, layout plans, and fixture plans
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments
• Comfortable working collaboratively in highly cross-functional teams
• Professional communication skills and willingness to participate actively in video meetings

Nice To Haves

• Retail store planning or interior planning experience
• Experience adapting layouts to varying site conditions
• Experience coordinating with external consultants and construction partners
• Prior experience supporting enterprise retail rollout programs

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain architectural drawing packages and store layouts
• Support high-volume retail planning initiatives across multiple concurrent projects
• Update test fits, fixture plans, and layout documentation based on evolving business requirements
• Review consultant drawing sets for quality, completeness, and alignment with established standards
• Execute markups and revisions using Bluebeam Revu and related collaboration tools
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to resolve design and documentation issues
• Incorporate redlines, comments, and revisions efficiently within aggressive delivery timelines
• Ensure drawing packages remain accurate, organized, and code compliant
• Support internal store planning and architectural leadership teams in maintaining execution velocity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed