Retail Architectural Designer (Remote)

Job Title: Architectural Designer

Job Description

The Architectural Designer will support high-volume retail store planning and design initiatives, partnering closely with internal design and planning teams to execute drawing packages, update layouts, and coordinate with external consultants. This production-focused role suits someone who can quickly integrate into an established workflow, contribute to active projects with minimal ramp-up time, and consistently deliver accurate, code-compliant, and on-brand project documentation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support high-volume retail store planning and design initiatives across multiple concurrent projectsPrepare, revise, and maintain architectural drawings, layouts, and documentation for retail store environmentsUpdate test fits and store plans based on evolving project requirements and feedback from stakeholdersReview consultant drawing sets for quality, completeness, and alignment with established standardsExecute markups and revisions using Bluebeam Revu or similar markup and review toolsCoordinate with internal architectural and store planning teams, as well as external partners, to resolve design questions and issuesTrack and incorporate feedback, comments, and redlines while adhering to established standardsWork under the direction of internal Architectural and Store Planning leadership to ensure consistent project deliveryContribute to construction document production, including layout plans and fixture plans, ensuring clarity and constructabilityAdapt store layouts to different site conditions, leveraging interior planning experience where applicableCreate or revise fixture plans in AutoCAD or Revit to support store planning and design requirementsSkills

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior architecture, or a closely related field3+ years of professional experience in architectural design, store planning, or a related fieldStrong proficiency in AutoCAD for creating, modifying, and managing construction documents and fixture plansExperience working with construction documents and drawing sets, including layout plans and fixture plansExperience with consultant coordination workflows, including reviewing and integrating external drawing setsExperience using Bluebeam Revu or similar tools for markups, reviews, and document coordinationStrong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and consistent drawing setsAbility to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environmentWorking knowledge of Revit, with the ability to create or revise fixture plans considered a strong plusExperience in high-volume retail store planning or similar multi-site roll-out environments is advantageousWork Environment

This role operates in a primarily remote work environment. For candidates local to the Chicagoland area, you will be required to travel to Deerfield once a month to visit the office. The schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek with flexible hours, to be aligned with the manager and maintained consistently once agreed upon. The position initially spans a 4–6 month contract with the possibility of extension and potential conversion.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2026.

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