Retail Store Designer [AQ-17536]

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental plans

Sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent in New York seeks a passionate Retail Store Designer to translate brand vision into immersive store environments across diverse markets. You will shape floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings while upholding global guidelines and crafting memorable customer experiences.

This full-time role involves precise drafting, presenting concepts to cross-functional teams, and coordinating with store operations, purchasing, and visual merchandising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 3–5 years of dedicated design experience on retail projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentations.
• Research materials and techniques to innovate within design guidelines.
• Direct third-party consultants and manage design packages on schedule and budget.
• Review drawings for adherence to standards and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Adapt designs to evolving business needs and prototypes.
• Manage multiple projects across lifecycle stages and deadlines.
• Present design concepts to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Brand design principles

Client presentation

Project coordination

Detail oriented

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BlueBeam

Enscape

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Partnered with Aquent, you have the unique opportunity to join a globally recognized brand that is redefining retail experiences. This organization is dedicated to creating captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers worldwide. We are seeking a visionary designer to be instrumental in translating creative visions into tangible, immersive retail spaces, directly influencing the customer journey and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience across diverse regions. Your expertise will blend creativity with technical precision, making a significant impact on the global retail footprint and defining the future of customer engagement.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to shaping captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers across diverse markets. As a Retail Store Designer, you will be at the heart of translating creative visions into immersive retail spaces, directly influencing the customer journey and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience across various regions. Your work will blend creativity with technical precision, defining the future of customer engagement and making a tangible impact on the global retail footprint. This full-time role involves engaging meetings, meticulous drawing review, precise drafting, and impactful presentations, offering a clear path for career advancement with potential for extension and conversion to a permanent role based on your outstanding performance.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 modelling, 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.

Qualifications That Will Set You Apart

• 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.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.