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Common Arts

Senior Designer, Retail

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

The Senior Designer (Placemaking) coordinates the development of design and presentation documents, with an emphasis on helping the team ideate and document the design goals for each project.

Jamestown Management Corporation

Coordinator

Newport, KY · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Interested in brands, events, placemaking, storytelling, and design? We're looking for a Creative & Marketing Coordinator who wants to influence cutting-edge real estate. The perfect person for this ...

Streetsense LLC

Senior Retail Strategist

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Comfort synthesizing multi-source datasets (demographic, psychographic, mobility, and retail performance) into clear, actionable insights that inform merchandising, placemaking, and strategic ...

SideCar Public Relations, Inc.

$80 - $100/hr

SideCarPR is a full-service , integrated communications firmoperatingat the intersection ofeconomicdevelopment,real estate development and placemaking.Our clients are the developers, architects ...

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Streetsense

Senior Retail Strategist

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Comfort synthesizing multi-source datasets (demographic, psychographic, mobility, and retail performance) into clear, actionable insights that inform merchandising, placemaking, and strategic ...

JW Application

Revit Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

About Jones Worley Jones Worley is a nationally recognized experiential graphic design firm specializing in signage, wayfinding, placemaking, and environmental branding. We partner with architects ...

ADP, Inc.

Project Executive

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$250/hr

... placemaking. The successful candidate will bring an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams while balancing ...

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What is placemaking?

A Placemaking job focuses on designing and revitalizing public spaces to enhance community engagement, social interaction, and local identity. Professionals in this role collaborate with urban planners, architects, community members, and local governments to create vibrant, inclusive environments. Responsibilities may include community outreach, project planning, and policy development. The goal is to turn spaces into meaningful places that foster a sense of belonging and improve quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in placemaking?

To thrive in placemaking, you need expertise in urban design, community engagement, and project management, often supported by a background in landscape architecture, urban planning, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, design software like AutoCAD or SketchUp, and public consultation platforms is advantageous. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and creative problem-solving are essential soft skills for working effectively with diverse stakeholders. These competencies ensure the creation of vibrant, inclusive public spaces that meet both community needs and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced in a placemaking role?

Professionals in placemaking often navigate challenges such as balancing the diverse interests of stakeholders, managing limited budgets, and addressing regulatory or zoning constraints. Successfully fostering community involvement while maintaining project timelines can also be demanding. Placemaking roles typically require innovative thinking to design spaces that are both functional and culturally relevant, often on sites with unique physical or social considerations. Collaborating closely with urban planners, local governments, architects, and community groups is a key part of overcoming these obstacles and ensuring project success.

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Infographic showing various Placemaking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Senior Designer, Retail

Common Arts

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Overview
Making Everyday Places Extraordinary.
Founded in 1979, RDC is a full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, we are a 160+ team with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Arkansas.
Position Summary:
The Senior Designer (Placemaking) coordinates the development of design and presentation documents, with an emphasis on helping the team ideate and document the design goals for each project. Designers are expected to formulate designs that are conducive to the project's intended purposes and scale. Each Senior Designer provides the project team with recommendations, which requires independent judgment in evaluation and of building materials, colors, fixtures, etc. All Senior Designers are expected to identify and help solve problems encountered independently, or with guidance from senior team members for more complex issues.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate research efforts as needed in support of design goals
  • Create functional and aesthetically pleasing retail spaces by blending brand identity, customer experience, and efficient store layouts aligned with Client's vision
  • Use graphic design software and physical modeling tools to produce design exhibits, such as renderings, presentation packages, and models to convey design goals at various stages of the project schedule
  • Provide verbal presentations of design progress.
  • Coordinates and executes routine discipline tasks including diagramming, modeling, detailing, material research and specifications, and drafting.
  • Understand and use current company CAD/Revit standards and procedures in the production of design and design development drawings and exhibits and help teach these standards to Designers and Interns.
  • Facilitate design coordination processes between RDC-S111 and clients, governmental agencies, tenants, and consultants.

Measures of Performance:
Senior Designers will be evaluated based on all of the items in this document as they apply to their specific role. The following items represent the primary performance benchmarks that the company will be measuring and the tools that will be used to provide input.
  • Ability to communicate design concepts in drawing, writing, and live presentation.
  • Quality of design documents.
  • Ability to complete tasks efficiently and within agreed upon schedule.
  • Proactive management of allocated time.
  • Implementation of RDC-S111, Inc. standards and procedures.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.
  • 5 or more years of retail experience focused on design development and documentation.
  • Knowledge of architectural design, development and construction documents.
  • Understanding of architectural design, site planning, design development and graphic presentation.
  • Proficiency in SketchUp and AutoCAD/Revit (latest version) and other graphic and business software and their application in developing and presenting design documents.
  • Effective English communication skills, conversational and written, for ongoing project collaboration and documentation.

The base salary is estimated between $65,000 - $90,000 plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on location & relevant experience.
RDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Division RDC Department Placemaking Locations Long Beach Office, San Diego Office Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary 65,000 - 90,000

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