Store Planner/Architectural Designer

Aquent, a global leader in talent solutions, is proud to partner with a prominent owner-side organization within the retail sector. This client is at the forefront of shaping the physical landscape of retail, managing a vast network of locations and committed to delivering consistent brand experiences across every touchpoint. They are seeking innovative talent to drive their ambitious store development and rollout initiatives, ensuring their brand standards are impeccably maintained as they expand and evolve.

Are you an architectural design professional with a passion for transforming retail spaces and driving impactful projects from conception to completion? Imagine yourself as a pivotal force, directly influencing the physical presence of a major national brand. In this dynamic role, you will lead the end-to-end planning and design of high-volume retail stores, ensuring every new or updated location perfectly embodies the brand's vision and operational excellence. Your expertise will be crucial in adapting standard layouts to diverse site conditions, maintaining stringent corporate standards, and resolving complex design challenges, making a tangible difference in how customers experience the brand nationwide.

What You'll Do:

• Lead comprehensive store design and planning processes, overseeing projects from initial scoping through to construction issue resolution.
• Create, refine, and maintain detailed architectural layouts, precise fixture plans, and complete drawing packages.
• Update and adapt standard store layouts to accommodate specific site conditions and evolving project requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of external consultant drawing sets, ensuring high quality, completeness, and strict adherence to corporate brand standards.
• Execute precise markups, revisions, and document coordination utilizing Bluebeam Revu.
• Collaborate effectively with a matrixed internal team, including architecture, engineering, and environmental design specialists, as well as external partners, to efficiently resolve design challenges.
• Track and integrate feedback, comments, and redlines under tight, deadline-driven timelines.
• Actively participate in virtual team environments, including on-camera engagement during Microsoft Teams meetings.

What You'll Bring:

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in retail store planning, corporate rollouts, or interior planning.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on professional experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects and consistently applying replication standards across a high volume of sites.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage shifting priorities seamlessly.
• Deep familiarity with construction documents, fixture planning, and consultant coordination workflows.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42 to $50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Skill:

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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