Retail Lead Designer

Location: Onsite
Compensation: $65,000 Annually
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours

ROLE IMPACT

Bring brands to life through innovative retail design. As a Retail Lead Designer, you'll lead the creative vision for interior and exterior retail environments, partnering directly with clients to transform ideas into memorable customer experiences. From concept development through construction documentation, you'll balance creativity with technical expertise while leading projects that strengthen brand identity, enhance the customer experience, and deliver exceptional results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design innovative interior and exterior retail environments that align with client goals, brand identity, and customer experience objectives.

* Partner directly with clients to understand project needs, present design concepts, and guide key design decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

* Collaborate with branding, technical, architecture, and construction teams to deliver cohesive, brand-focused design solutions.

* Develop space plans, finish selections, fixture details, lighting concepts, and construction documentation.

* Source materials and finishes that balance aesthetics, functionality, durability, and project budgets.

* Review architectural plans and design documents to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and design intent.

* Manage multiple projects, timelines, approvals, and deliverables while maintaining exceptional design quality.

* Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative, innovative studio environment.

* Stay current on retail design trends, emerging materials, technology, and consumer behavior to develop fresh, forward-thinking concepts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field from a FIDER/CIDA-accredited program.

* Five or more years of professional retail design experience supported by a portfolio demonstrating successful interior and exterior retail projects.

* Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design software.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

* SketchUp

* Enscape

* AutoCAD

* Adobe Creative Suite

* Smartsheet (preferred)

* Construction documentation and detailing.

PREFERRED SKILLS

* Expertise in space planning, finishes, lighting design, merchandising environments, and retail branding.

* Excellent presentation, communication, organization, and project management skills.

* Creative problem-solving with the ability to balance strategic thinking and technical execution.

WHY JOIN PARAGON SOLUTIONS?

At Paragon Solutions, we create retail environments that leave lasting impressions. Our team combines creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence to transform ideas into engaging customer experiences. If you're passionate about innovative design, enjoy working directly with clients, and thrive in a collaborative creative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

LEGAL NOTICE

Paragon Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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