Retail Store Designer

Overview

***This is a sourcing profile for future hiring needs. We're building a talent pool of qualified Store Designers for potential opportunities in our East Coast locations.

Store Designer (Hybrid - East Coast Locations)

About the Role

You'll support our Global Store Design team in creating compelling, on-brand retail environments across multiple regions and market types. This role translates design standards and creative concepts into store-specific layouts and design solutions while maintaining brand consistency and adhering to local codes and requirements. You'll work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where detail, creativity, and collaboration are essential.

What You'll Do

Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that support design solutions while adhering to global design guidelines and brand strategy

Demonstrate working knowledge of business context and current design trends, staying current with new materials and design techniques

Direct and manage third-party consultants for completion of design packages within schedule and budget

Review drawing sets and shop drawings for adherence to design standards and accuracy

Coordinate with internal and external partners (construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, store operations) to ensure cohesive project execution and functional, on-brand designs

Respond quickly to changing business conditions, new design prototypes, and material developments

Manage multiple projects at varying phases of the lifecycle simultaneously

Partner across functions to advocate for design integrity while meeting business objectives

Prepare presentation materials and present design concepts to cross-functional teams

Identify and propose solutions to resolve issues that could impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited institution

3-5 years of design experience working on retail projects (international or travel retail experience a plus)

Technical expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Proficient in 3D modeling, sketching, rendering, and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail with ability to create, read, and review drawings and details

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and timelines

Collaborative mindset with ability to navigate ambiguity and respond to feedback

Flexible and agile approach to changing business needs

What We're Looking For

Previous rollout retail experience or experience designing for established brands in corporate settings

Comfort working across multiple regions and coordinating with distributed teams

The ability to independently lead projects while also taking direction from supervisors

Work Environment

Hybrid role with offices in New York and Ohio (schedule to be determined based on location)

Full-time, 40 hours per week including meetings, drawing review, drafting, and presentations

Company computer provided

Potential for Extension

There's potential for extension and possible conversion to permanent based on business needs and performance.

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**About Aquent Talent:**
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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
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