Bernard Nickels & Associates · 1 day ago
Retail Store Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$32/hr - $35/hr
3+ years expBernard Nickels & Associates is partnering with a global eyewear leader to hire a Retail Store Designer. This role focuses on the execution and documentation of approved design concepts for new stores, relocations, remodels, and special projects, requiring close collaboration with store designers and design leadership.
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Responsibilities
Produce complete retail design drawing packages based on approved brand standards, including floor plans, fixture plans, elevations, and finish applications
Adapt standard layouts to site conditions, landlord criteria, and jurisdictional requirements
Deliver clear, accurate documentation suitable for construction development
Review kickoff documentation including site surveys, as-builts, landlord work letters, tenant criteria, and code requirements
Partner with internal teams (A/E Coordination, Construction, Signage, R&D, Design Partners) to resolve design constraints
Participate in plan reviews and working sessions
Ensure all deliverables meet expectations for accuracy, completeness, and deadlines
Incorporate redlines and feedback efficiently
Support document updates through design development and construction phases
Review vendor drawings and shop drawings for compliance with design intent
Provide design clarification as needed
Assist with design decks, visuals, and sample boards for internal and landlord reviews
Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners and proactively flag risks
Executes approved concepts and standards (does not author brand standards)
Supports timely, high-quality project delivery under Design Leadership direction
Works within established CAD standards, templates, and workflows
Qualification
Required
High school diploma (or GED) required. A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred
3+ years of retail store design and documentation experience
Strong AutoCAD and Bluebeam skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Solid understanding of retail construction practices, millwork, lighting, basic MEP coordination, ADA, and building codes
Experience producing full construction document sets
Highly organized with strong time management and communication skills
Comfortable managing multiple active projects in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
REVIT proficiency
3D modeling / visualization experience
Experience supporting large, multi-brand retail rollouts
Familiarity with standardized CAD/REVIT libraries and drawing protocols
Company
Bernard Nickels & Associates
Bernard Nickels & Associates is a staffing agency that offers recruitment and staffing for IT, office support, finance and legal sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Widolok
Founder, CEO
Noah Nielsen
Partner
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