IA Retail: Transformative. Humanistic. Experiential.
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.
Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert, and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, leadership, teaming, humor, and a love of retail and technical design. We are presently searching for various technical positions at all levels, including Junior and Intermediate Architectural Designers and Job Captains for our Retail studio (fully remote).
The Architectural Designer is responsible for producing technical drawings and construction documents for high-volume retail rollout projects for a large National Brand/Client. Strong Technical skills in Revit are required. This position will also require travel 1-2 times per month. Travel can be nationwide.
Additional Specific Responsibilities Include:
Assists in overall technical design for projectsReview of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solutionWorks with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawingsAid in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details, and overall design intent sets for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and distribution to architects.Review and redline construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittalsProduces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projectsExtensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projectsReviews and produces final cost estimatesTravel to sites to assist with support or for field surveys (travel is likely 1-2 times per month and can Nationwide)Oversees tasks and provide feedback on work productOrganizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirementsContinues to provide needed information to client on design specifications; good working knowledge of Affinity programQualifications:
Graduate of architecture school: equivalent experience may be substitutedMinimum 2 years of experience in Construction Documentation.Min 1+ years’ experience in Retail design projects. Fast-paced retail roll-out experience is preferredStrong Revit Skills are RequiredSkills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Intermediate knowledge of design principlesIntermediate knowledge of store planningIntermediate to advanced architecture detailingIntermediate to advanced knowledge of CDs and proceduresIntermediate knowledge of building systems, codes, and ADA requiredIntermediate knowledge of contract administrationCommitment to support projects through peaks and valleysIntermediate MS Office SuiteAdvanced RevitAdvanced Adobe Creative SuiteAffinity Program skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationWork samples or a portfolio that includes technical drawings in Revit and construction drawings/documents is required with your application. Please ensure if not linked to your application, you email them directly to
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