Store Designer – Hybrid Pittsburgh, PA Area

Store Designer – National Retailer

Join the Store Design and Planning team at a leading national retailer dedicated to delivering innovative, engaging, and high-performance retail environments. This multidisciplinary team drives the intersection of creativity, technical execution, and business strategy to shape retail experiences at scale. We are seeking a Store Designer to help develop and implement impactful and scalable design solutions that bring the brand’s physical presence to life across a wide portfolio of stores.

The Store Designer plays a pivotal role in shaping the store environment, navigation, and merchandising flow by aligning design strategies with consumer behavior, performance metrics, and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design Implementation

• Adapt and scale the brand’s store design vision across the national retail portfolio.

• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and visual presentations that communicate design intent clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support multiple projects at various stages of the retail lifecycle.

• Apply design best practices to ensure creative intent and deliverable standards are met.

• Develop and evolve environmental design components including layout, fixture design, and material finishes.

• Ensure accuracy and quality in design documentation and partner deliverables.

• Provide design solutions that align with budget parameters and proactively identify potential risks.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the central point of communication throughout the plan development process.

• Coordinate design updates and stakeholder input, including architects, construction managers, and visual merchandising teams.

• Integrate business strategies and performance data into store layouts and fixture planning.

• Act as a primary contact for site-specific issue resolution across all project phases.

• Present design concepts to leadership, including directors and executives.

• Work closely with fixture vendors and internal procurement teams to ensure accurate ordering of store components via Revit and other design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3–5 years of experience in architecture, interior design, or retail design

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp

• Experience with V-Ray and Enscape is a plus

• Strong understanding of spatial design, space planning, and production design

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage design at varying scales and complexities

• Highly collaborative with strong communication and presentation skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

• Portfolio required as part of the application process