Fixture Planner/Design Technician at Cushing Terrell – Seattle, Washington

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree a plus but not required
• License is Optional: Architectural license/registration is a plus, not required
• 5+ years job-related drafting, fixture planning, or retail rollout experience with demonstrated competence managing projects and supporting client-driven programs
• Experienced and passionate about Grocery and Retail
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Strong experience with fixture planning, merchandising layouts, and plan-o-grams
• Demonstrated experience interacting directly with clients, merchandising teams, or vendor partners
• Experience supporting fixture sourcing, procurement coordination, and cost tracking activities
• Strong understanding of fixture space utilization, budgeting considerations, and retail rollout processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Lead the production of detailed AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, fixture layouts, elevations, and schedules
• Translate merchandising strategies and operational requirements into coordinated, construction-ready documentation
• Serve as a primary technical contact for fixture-related questions with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Consult with client and merchandising teams to determine functional and spatial fixture requirements
• Determine fixture quantities, specifications, and requirements for new stores, remodels, relocations, and special initiatives
• Collaborate with space planners to ensure accurate part numbers, quantities, and layout alignment with plan-o-grams
• Support fixture sourcing and procurement efforts including vendor research, pricing coordination, and documentation review
• Partner with Purchasing on RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and vendor evaluations as needed
• Track fixture quantities, budgets, and lifecycle costs to support accounting processes and approval workflows
• Manage distribution planning and tracking of fixture orders across rollout initiatives
• Maintain organized vendor documentation including specifications, engineering drawings, contracts, and quality assurance records
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, coordination, and compliance with client standards
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive retail rollout deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client and vendor relationships

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, design meets you.

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.