Russell Tobin · 2 hours ago
Store Designer
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$35/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expRussell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Store Planner/Design for one of their Fortune 500 clients. The role involves creating comprehensive store design documentation and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure design standards are met and projects are delivered on time.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Ankush Sawai
Responsibilities
Design Documentation & Execution
Develop complete store design drawing packages based on approved brand concepts and standards, including:
Floor plans and fixture plans, Interior elevations and storefront elevations, Finish and material applications per approved specifications
Apply brand standards consistently while adapting layouts to site conditions, landlord criteria, and jurisdictional constraints
Generate clear, accurate, detailed drawing packages suitable for construction document development
Project Review & Coordination, Review and interpret kickoff documentation including:
Tenant Design Criteria, Site surveys and as-built drawings, Landlord work letters
Code and jurisdictional requirements, Brand Operational and Financial Requirements
Coordinate with internal partners (A/E Coordination, Design Partners, Construction, Signage, R&D) to resolve design constraints efficiently
Participate in scheduled plan reviews and working sessions as required
Accuracy (dimensioning, fixture tagging, consistency across sheets)
Completeness (no missing scopes or ambiguous information)
Timeliness (meeting established milestones and handoff dates)
Incorporate redlines, comments, and review feedback quickly and accurately
Support document updates through DD and construction phases as needed
Vendor & Consultant Support
Review vendor-produced documents and shop drawings for compliance with approved design intent and standards
Provide design clarification to vendors, consultants, and internal teams as required
Presentations & Communication
Assist in preparing design decks, sample boards and visuals for landlord, internal, or brand reviews when needed
Communicate clearly and professionally with cross-functional partners, escalating issues appropriately
Proactively identifying risks and communicating them to relevant parties
Supports delivery of projects on time, within defined scope, and with quality, under the direction of Design Leadership
Works within established tools, templates, CAD standards, and workflows
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in retail store design and documentation
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam; working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
A 401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with some preferred vendors
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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