Retail Lead Designer

Summary

The Retail Designer creates functional, safe, and visually engaging retail environments. This role combines creative design and technical expertise to develop store concepts, select finishes and furnishings, and ensure projects align with client goals from concept through completion. The Retail Designer partners with clients, internal teams, and construction partners to deliver high-quality retail spaces.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with clients to understand project objectives, requirements, and brand standards.
• Partner with design and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create concept boards, mood boards, renderings, and design presentations.
• Select and specify materials, furnishings, fixtures, lighting, and décor.
• Prepare project documentation, drawings, and design specifications.
• Coordinate with construction teams and external consultants to maintain design intent.
• Review and redline renderings and CAD drawing sets.
• Stay current on industry trends, materials, and design technologies.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on design standards and processes.
• Delegate and oversee work assigned to support designers.
• Assist with final project deliverables and document distribution.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong design sensibility with experience creating appealing interior and exterior environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of design documentation, production, and detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
• Experience with SketchUp.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor"s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA/FIDER-accredited program.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial interior design or architecture.
• Retail, restaurant, or hospitality design experience preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.