Global Retail Store Designer: Immersive Brand Experiences

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a globally recognized retail brand in New York to offer a design-led opportunity that translates creative concepts into immersive spaces. You will shape the customer journey through architectural design, floor plans, and 3D visuals, aligning with brand strategy across markets.

This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations, with potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of dedicated design experience working on retail projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• 3D modeling, sketching, rendering, and strong presentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to read and review complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentations per brand guidelines.
• Explore new materials and design techniques to stay ahead of trends.
• Direct and manage third-party consultants to keep design packages on time and budget.
• Review drawings for adherence to standards and accuracy.
• Collaborate with construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations teams.
• Adapt designs to evolving business needs and new prototypes.
• Manage multiple projects across lifecycle stages to meet deadlines.
• Balance creative vision with business objectives in design decisions.
• Prepare and present design concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Identify innovative solutions to prevent schedule, cost, or design risks.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Rollout retail experience

International/travel retail design

Coordination with distributed teams

Independent project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BlueBeam

Enscape

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Aquent partners with a globally recognized retail brand in New York to offer a design-led opportunity that translates creative concepts into immersive spaces. You will shape the customer journey through architectural design, floor plans, and 3D visuals, aligning with brand strategy across markets.

This full-time role emphasizes collaboration with construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations, with potential for extension based on performance.