Join a renowned multidisciplinary design consultancy and take ownership of innovative retail projects from concept to completion.
Architectural Retail Designer
Location: Cardiff
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35-42,000+ DOE
About the company:
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of retail projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to travel across the UK for project and site involvement
Daily Duties
- Produce high-quality technical retail designs using AutoCAD
- Develop detailed drawing packages for new build, refurbishment, and rollout projects
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing clear and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Present design proposals to clients and project stakeholders
- Carry out site surveys and attend project meetings across the UK
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery
- Monitor project progress, identifying risks and escalating issues where appropriate
- Ensure all designs comply with current building regulations and industry standards
- Contribute to continuous improvements in design processes and studio workflows
- Maintain accurate project documentation and uphold client confidentiality
- Support a collaborative studio culture and contribute to successful project delivery
Ideal Candidate
- Degree qualified in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Design, or a related discipline
- Substantial years' post-qualification experience within a retail design or architectural environment
- Highly proficient in AutoCAD with strong technical drawing experience
- Experience delivering retail fit-out, refurbishment or rollout projects
- Good understanding of construction methods, materials, and MEP coordination
- Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and client briefs with confidence
- Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Competent in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Valid UK driving licence required for site surveys and project visits across the UK
- Willingness to travel across the UK to undertake site surveys and project visits
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
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