Andres J.

Experience

• Store Designer Breitling USA · Full-time May 2022 – Mar 2026 3 yrs 10 mos Wilton, CT, United States Led the design of more than 40 retail stores annually across the United States, increasing customer engagement and sales through strategic layouts and brand-driven concepts. Regularly collaborated with international teams in Switzerland to ensure cohesive global design execution. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to consistently deliver projects on time and under budget, while ensuring compliance with local building codes and accessibility standards for flagship stores and trade shows.
  Designed 40+ retail locations annually across the United States and Canada, developing layouts and branded environments that improved customer engagement and in-store experience.
  Collaborated with international design teams in Switzerland to ensure global brand consistency across retail environments.
  Managed the design process from concept development through construction documentation and store opening.
  Reviewed shop drawings, furniture, and lighting packages to ensure quality and compliance with brand standards.
  Coordinated with architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver projects on schedule and under budget.
  Maintained a centralized 3D fixture and furniture library used across national retail locations.
• CAD Designer II TBC CORPORATION · Full-time Feb 2013 – Jan 2026 12 yrs 11 mos Palm Beach, FL, United States Collaborated with retail, construction, and franchise departments to develop architectural solutions for new construction and renovation of automotive retail service centers nationwide. Contributed to corporate branding initiatives and improved project efficiency through advanced visualization techniques and standardized design documentation.
  Managed creative production of architectural designs and technical drawings required in preliminary and final layout of construction and civil documents, adhering to municipal, city and county codes.
  Improved corporate image value and reduced decision-making process by enhancing presentation delivery of photorealistic 3D designs of interior and exterior franchise stores.
  Created standardized instruction manuals required to renovate 700+ stores involving multiple contractors and multi-language field crews by utilizing user friendly design techniques, minimizing errors and keeping project under budget.
  Influenced corporate branding by creating and improving exterior architectural design for prototypical retail store that surpassed other outsourcing professionals by collaborating with in-house design team delivering an outstanding image now in use in more that 700+ renovated stores and new construction.
  Increased department productivity and project turnaround time by aiding in hiring, selection and training of new designers.
• Architectural Designer ESSENTIAL DESIGN + BUILD · Full-time Mar 2017 – May 2022 5 yrs 2 mos New York, NY, United States Produced architectural drawings, renderings, and graphic presentations for high-end residential and commercial projects totaling more than 100,000 square feet. Played a key role in improving project efficiency and client satisfaction by delivering clear visualizations, construction documentation, and design solutions throughout all phases of development.
  Developed comprehensive construction drawing sets required for NYC DOB permits, including architectural, elevation, and MEP coordination drawings compliant with NYC building codes and ADA regulations.
  Implemented improved CAD workflows and organizational systems that doubled design production while reducing overall project costs.
  Collaborated with architects, engineers, brokers, and project managers to integrate design, legal, and construction requirements into cohesive project documentation.
  Produced high-quality 3D visualizations and renderings used for client presentations, marketing materials, and project approvals.