Architect Design Full Time

About the job
Job Title: Architectural Designer / Retail

Role Objective:

Supporting the store design process and implementation of physical retail expansion plans, collaborating with the Store Development team on the entire end-to-end retail development cycle and helping to further refine our retail store footprint as we scale, to work closely with PD and Field teams to create the best-in-class store environments that optimally reflect the Parachute aesthetic.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Architect with
Minimum 5 years of experience with at least 4 years GCC experience in Retail Projects design.
Excellent technical skills, particularly with CAD software and 3D max visualizer
Strong creative design and time management skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibility:

Manage the end-to-end store design process for new stores, renovations, and remodels, ensuring all designs are brand-appropriate, customer-focused, and creatively driven.
Create comprehensive conceptual design presentations including inspiration gathering, material boards, renderings, elevations, mock-ups, and fixture development as required for internal design reviews.
Lead the schematic design process and prepare drawings, renderings, and other presentation materials as required for internal approvals and architect handoff.
Using CAD/3D MAX/ Revit software and manual drawing techniques to produce architectural plans for management approval.
Partner and coordinate design activities with internal stakeholders, Branding, external architects, engineers, Mall team, Suppliers, and Vendors as required to ensure project criteria are met.
Meet with Product, Marketing, and Creative teams to ensure physical stores align with key Company objectives as needed.
Review shop drawings and landlord documentation as required.
Identify and escalate issues that can adversely impact project schedules, costs, or design integrity.
Conducting research and attending workshops and conferences to remain up to date with the latest design trends.
Interacting with other Architects and Designers to exchange ideas and provide support.
Ensuring that all layouts and blueprints are compliant with industry codes and legal standards.