Retail Store Designer

Partnered with Aquent, you have an unparalleled opportunity to join a globally recognized retail brand at the forefront of redefining customer experiences. In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in translating creative visions into tangible, immersive spaces, directly influencing the customer journey and shaping the future of global retail environments. Your unique blend of design creativity and technical precision will leave a lasting mark on how customers interact with a beloved brand worldwide.

About Our Partner Company

Our partner is a globally recognized brand dedicated to creating captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers worldwide. Committed to innovation and setting new standards in customer engagement, this organization offers an environment where your contributions will directly influence brand identity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across diverse markets.

About the Opportunity

Step into a role where your design prowess will shape the future of retail environments. This is more than a design position; it's an opportunity to innovate, lead, and elevate a global brand presence by translating creative concepts into impactful, physical realities. This exciting full-time opportunity offers a clear path for career advancement, with potential for extension and conversion to a permanent role based on your outstanding performance.

What You'll Do

• Develop compelling floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that bring design solutions to life, all while upholding global design guidelines and brand strategy.
• Leverage your working knowledge of business context and current design trends, continuously exploring new materials and design techniques to innovate.
• Direct and manage third-party consultants, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious completion of design packages.
• Rigorously review drawing sets and shop drawings for adherence to design standards and accuracy, maintaining impeccable quality.
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal and external partners (including construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations) to guarantee cohesive project execution and the creation of functional, on-brand designs.
• Demonstrate agility in responding to evolving business conditions, new design prototypes, and material developments.
• Masterfully manage multiple projects at varying phases of the lifecycle simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Champion design integrity across functions, effectively balancing creative vision with business objectives.
• Prepare impactful presentation materials and confidently present design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Proactively identify and propose innovative solutions to resolve issues that could impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of dedicated design experience working on impactful retail projects.
• Technical mastery in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, artistic sketching, realistic rendering, and dynamic presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to create, meticulously read, and critically review complex drawings and details.
• Outstanding communication and compelling presentation skills.
• Highly organized and adept at managing multiple stakeholders and complex timelines simultaneously.
• A truly collaborative mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and skillfully incorporating feedback to refine designs.
• A flexible and agile approach, adapting quickly to changing business needs and design challenges.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Valuable rollout retail experience or experience designing for established brands within corporate settings.
• International or travel retail design experience, demonstrating a global perspective.
• Comfort and proficiency in working across multiple regions and coordinating effectively with distributed teams.
• The ability to independently lead significant projects while also adeptly taking direction and mentorship from supervisors.