Retail Designer Jobs
Retail Designer jobs are open from junior to senior and director level, across fashion, home goods, consumer electronics, and specialty retail, with specializations in fixture design, visual merchandising, and store concept development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
- Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including demonstrated success in retail roll out
- Highly skilled with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
- Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
- A generalist with great visualization skills and good design sensibility
- Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Tampa office.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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General Information
Locations
Description
Your Role
As a Gensler Technical Designer with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will collaborate with your teammates to develop design solutions, as well as coordinate design through the construction documentation and construction administration phases of core and shell and interior architecture projects. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate on base building, interior architecture and interior design projects that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and management of budgets and schedules
- Coordinate with Interior Designers, Project Architects and Project Managers on delivery of project milestones
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, consultants, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
- Produce graphic presentations including 3D renderings, and construction drawings
- Contribute to the production of plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Provide technical support and documentation during completion and execution of all phases of project work
- Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including demonstrated success in retail roll out
- Highly skilled with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD + 3-D, Enscape, VRay, Grasshopper, Rhino or other visualization software
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or SPEXX a plus
- Hand rendering skills to communicate design concepts are a plus
- Knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
- A generalist with great visualization skills and good design sensibility
- Conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Ability to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
- Ability to communicate design ideas and direction
- A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; If possible, portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview
Please submit resume and portfolio for full consideration.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Tampa office.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail designer jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite for design documentation and presentation
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related design discipline
- Experience developing retail floor plans, elevations, and fixture layouts
- Familiarity with fixture systems, millwork detailing, and commercial finish materials
- Ability to manage multiple store projects simultaneously within tight rollout schedules
- Knowledge of ADA compliance and building codes as applied to retail environments
Tips for Your Retail Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to store environment
Retail designers are evaluated on spatial thinking and brand translation, not just aesthetics. Organize your portfolio around completed store environments, showing floor plans alongside finished photography so hiring teams can connect your process to the built result.
Highlight fixture and material knowledge explicitly
Many retail designer postings screen for fluency with specific fixture systems and finish materials. Call out millwork detailing, gondola configurations, or proprietary display systems you have worked with, because recruiters rarely assume this knowledge from a title alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by store rollout volume
Retailers in active expansion phases need designers who can work at pace and maintain consistency across locations. Look for language like 'prototype stores,' 'rollout programs,' or 'fleet updates' in job descriptions, since those roles move fastest and reward systematic thinkers.
Prepare a walk-through narrative for interviews
Retail design interviews frequently include a portfolio review where you narrate decisions in real time. Rehearse explaining why you chose a circulation path, a sightline, or a material finish, because interviewers are testing your design rationale, not just your visual output.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Retail designer roles vary widely between in-house concept work and production execution. Before accepting, clarify whether the position covers schematic design, construction documentation, or vendor coordination, since scope determines workload, tools required, and long-term career trajectory.
Retail Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail designers?
The companies hiring the most retail designers right now include Macy's, Chewy, and Michaels, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at these employers tend to concentrate around store expansion programs and scheduled brand refresh cycles.
How many retail designer jobs are remote?
About 53% of retail designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most store design work. Sub-specialties like concept development, schematic design, and brand standards documentation tend to offer the most schedule flexibility, while construction administration and vendor coordination roles are more frequently on-site.
How do you become a retail designer?
Most retail designers start with a degree in interior design or architecture, then build experience through internships or entry-level roles focused on commercial or retail environments. Developing proficiency in AutoCAD and space planning tools is essential early on. From there, assembling a portfolio that shows completed store environments, including floor plans and finished photography, is what moves candidates into full retail designer roles.
Can you get a retail designer job with little or no experience?
Entry-level retail designer roles exist, but most require at least an internship or academic project focused on commercial interiors, not just general design work. Speculative store concepts developed in school can substitute for professional experience if they demonstrate spatial planning and brand thinking. Applying to junior roles at large retailers with structured design teams gives new graduates the best path to building the specialized portfolio the field expects.
What does the retail designer interview process look like?
Retail designer interviews typically open with a portfolio review where you walk hiring teams through two or three completed projects, explaining spatial and material decisions. A practical exercise, such as a brief store layout or concept sketch, is common in later rounds. Final stages often involve conversations with cross-functional partners in visual merchandising or construction, since retail designers work closely with both groups on rollouts.
Where can I find and apply to retail designer jobs?
You can find and apply to retail designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching roles early in the posting cycle.
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