Retail Lead Designer

Senior Retail Lead Designer

Location Onsite | Fort Worth, Texas (Hybrid after training)

Compensation & Schedule
• $85,000- $95,000 annually + bonus
• Full-time, standard business hours
• W2 employment

Role Impact
This role leads the creative direction and execution of B2B retail environments that strengthen brand identity and elevate the customer experience. You will translate client goals into immersive interior and exterior spaces, guiding projects from concept through production. Success is defined by bold, brand-aligned design solutions delivered on time, on budget, and with clear, strategic intent behind every decision.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop innovative retail concepts (interior and exterior) aligned to brand strategy and business objectives.
• Partner directly with clients to gather requirements, present design concepts, explain rationale, and guide approvals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with branding, technical design, and construction teams to ensure cohesive execution.
• Oversee material sourcing, finish selections, fixture detailing, and documentation to balance aesthetics, durability, and budget.
• Manage multiple project timelines, deliverables, and approvals while mentoring junior designers and fostering a collaborative studio culture.

Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional retail design experience in a B2B (business-to-business) client-facing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from a FIDER/CIDA-accredited program.
• Demonstrated portfolio of retail projects clearly outlining personal contributions, responsibilities, production involvement, and design rationale (“the why” behind decisions).

Core Tools & Systems
• SketchUp (3D modeling), Enscape (real-time rendering), and AutoCAD (computer-aided design drafting).
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for visual communication and presentations.
• Construction documentation, detailing, and specification development tools.
• Smartsheet (project management software) preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills
• Outgoing, highly personable communicator with confidence presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills with the ability to balance creativity and structure.
• Strategic thinker with artistic vision—able to connect brand storytelling with practical execution.