Project Architect, Retail

Little Careers•Charlotte, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

When it comes to design, beauty and function are important. But, when you join Little, you become part of a national team that uncovers design opportunities and crafts design solutions that go well beyond that. We believe retail is more than just a place to shop, it’s an experience. Our Store Design Studio goes beyond standard aesthetics to uncover design opportunities that drive brand performance. You’ll help our clients navigate the evolving retail landscape by crafting spaces that are high performing, customer focused and deeply connected to the communities they serve. As one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, Little is seeking an Architectural Designer/Project Architect with a passion for high quality design and a positive, collaborative work style, for our growing Store Design Studio in our Charlotte, NC office . Candidates we’ll love: You understand how to work with prototypical and site-adapted design elements in a creative fashion. You are a resourceful and creative problem solver understanding design and spatial relationships. You enjoy the fast-paced nature of retail and being involved in multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of the details. You are a strong listener and a clear communicator who can effectively coordinate with consulting partners, engineers, developers, and brand managers. You understand the "moving parts" of retail. From shell-and-core coordination to the nuances of prototypes, test fits, fixture integration and engineering coordination. You have fun while you work. A position you’ll love: You’ll be working in our dedicated retail store design studio with other professionals dedicated to retail projects. You’ll have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. You’ll have direct access to clients on a daily basis. You’ll work out of our Charlotte office with a designated work area in the Store Design Studio. The Charlotte office provides an in-office mentorship group and other cultural activities and engagements and access to private focus rooms, meetings rooms, kitchenettes and more. Ideal candidates will have the following Qualifications:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university.
5+ years of experience in the architecture & design industry.
Experience in design and construction document development for execution of retail projects
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Revit proficiency required
Self-motivation and a desire to learn about all aspects of Architecture.