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Job Description
We are seeking a Space Planning Lead to join our Planning Team in Alameda, CA. This position plays a key part in ensuring the timely, accurate, and code-compliant delivery of multi-site space planning projects for retail clients.
MBH is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please email [email protected].
What You'll Do
Oversee the coordination and production of design documents from initial space assessments through final design for global retail environments
Attend client design review and new initiative rollout meetings
Assist with workflow management through a worldwide project tracking database
Pickup redline markups in Bluebeam
Lead, mentor, and train junior Designers
Travel may be required
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field; or a track record of equivalent professional experience in spatial design
Experience executing a high volume of store plans for retail spaces
Expert ability to collaborate with the client’s store planning, creative, and merchandising teams as well as other vendors to deliver high-quality service and drawings
Resourceful and self-starting with initiative to drive and make improvements to the brand, processes, team, and studio
Highly adaptable with a knack for rapid reprioritization; expert at assessing how shifts in scope affect schedules and staffing to maintain project momentum
Experience mentoring junior designers
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
Advanced technical skills in design tools like Revit, Bluebeam
Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy in documentation, scheduling, and budget oversight
Benefits
100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer and Sick Time Off
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Professional development stipend
Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches
About MBH Architects
MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.
Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.
What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.
If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.