Retail Designer - Remote Eligible

Retail Designer

Location: USA (Remote)

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.

Joining our team requires skill, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of retail. We are presently searching for an Intermediate Designer or Designer for the Retail Studio.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Contributes to the development of retail design concepts across a variety of sectors, including financial services, grocery, food & beverage, and store environments
• Supports the translation of brand identity into engaging, customer-focused spatial experiences
• Assists in developing planning strategies including customer flow, service models, and merchandising or operational layouts appropriate to each sector
• Produces concept materials including mood boards, presentations, and visualizations to communicate design intent
• Prepares and develops space plans, layouts, and design drawings with guidance from senior team members
• Collaborates with project teams to ensure design intent is carried through technical documentation and execution
• Assists in the selection and specification of FF&E, finishes, and materials aligned with brand, durability, and operational requirements
• Coordinates with consultants, vendors, and internal teams to support design development and project delivery
• Participates in client meetings and presentations, supporting the communication of design ideas
• Reviews drawings and details for accuracy and consistency with design intent
• Supports the development of fixture and furniture packages across multiple retail formats
• Works with the project team to align design solutions with budget and schedule constraints
• Ensures design solutions comply with codes, accessibility standards, and operational requirements

Education:

• Graduate of architecture or design school

Work Experience:

• 3-6 years of experience
• Must have experience working with Retail Design Projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:

• Strong design and conceptual thinking skills, with interest in brand-driven environments across multiple retail sectors
• Understanding of retail design principles, including customer experience, service environments, and operational planning
• Ability to support design solutions across diverse retail formats (e.g., banking, grocery, food & beverage, and store environments)
• Experience with FF&E selection and materiality, with awareness of performance and durability needs
• Proficiency in visual communication, including rendering, diagrams, and presentations
• Working knowledge of interior architecture, detailing, and construction documentation
• Familiarity with building systems, codes, and accessibility requirements
• Ability to balance creativity with technical requirements and project constraints
• Proficient in Revit, Endscape, Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software
• Handsketching and Design Development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.