Retail Store Designer [AQ-24936]

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

Job summary

Aquent partners with a globally recognized brand to redefine retail experiences. This full-time role focuses on translating creative visions into immersive store environments, shaping the customer journey across regions.

You will craft floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings, and presentation materials while guiding third-party consultants and collaborating with store operations, purchasing, and visual merchandising to ensure on-brand, high-quality designs.

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.
• Proficiency in 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 read and review complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Maintain global design guidelines and brand strategy across projects.
• Direct and manage third-party consultants to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Review drawings for accuracy and design integrity.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive project execution.

Skills

Design experience

Communication

Project coordination

Collaboration

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 an unparalleled opportunity to join a globally recognized brand at the forefront of redefining retail experiences. This pivotal role offers the chance 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 Our Partner Company

Join a globally recognized brand dedicated to creating captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers worldwide. This organization is committed to innovation, setting new standards in customer engagement and shaping the future of retail. Here, your contributions will directly influence brand identity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across diverse markets.

About The Opportunity

Step into a dynamic 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 leave a lasting mark on how customers experience a beloved brand. You will be at the heart of crafting immersive spaces that captivate customers and elevate brand presence globally, translating creative visions into tangible, impactful designs. 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.