Architectural Retail Designer
hace 28 días
Cardiff
Job Title: Retail Designer \n Location: Cardiff \n Salary: £35-42,000+ DOE \n \n About the company: \n An established multidisciplinary design consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Retail Designer to join its Cardiff studio. Renowned for delivering high-quality architectural and retail design solutions across the UK, the practice works with a diverse portfolio of retail clients on new build, refurbishment, and rollout projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, taking ownership of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative design solutions from concept through to completion. \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hybrid working opportunities\n, • Career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Exposure to a varied portfolio of retail projects\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Opportunity to travel across the UK for project and site involvement\n\n Daily Duties \n\n • Produce high-quality technical retail designs using AutoCAD.\n, • Develop detailed drawing packages for new build, refurbishment, and rollout projects.\n, • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved.\n, • Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.\n, • Present design proposals to clients and project stakeholders.\n, • Carry out site surveys and attend project meetings across the UK.\n, • Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.\n, • Monitor project progress, identifying risks and escalating issues where appropriate.\n, • Ensure all designs comply with current building regulations and industry standards.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvements in design processes and studio workflows.\n, • Maintain accurate project documentation and uphold client confidentiality.\n, • Support a collaborative studio culture and contribute to successful project delivery.\n\n Ideal Candidate \n\n • Degree qualified in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Design, or a related discipline.\n, • Substantial years' post-qualification experience within a retail design or architectural environment.\n, • Highly proficient in AutoCAD with strong technical drawing experience.\n, • Experience delivering retail fit-out, refurbishment or rollout projects.\n, • Good understanding of construction methods, materials, and MEP coordination.\n, • Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and client briefs with confidence.\n, • Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills.\n, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.\n, • Competent in Microsoft Office.\n, • Excellent written and spoken English.\n, • Full UK driving licence with no penalty points.\n, • Willingness to travel across the UK to undertake site surveys and project visits.\n\n \n To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to