Senior Retail Experience Designer

Aquent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Studios in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Senior Designer to lead conceptualization and execution for high-impact physical environments and retail spaces. You will shape 2D/3D design systems, collaborate with leadership, and partner with production teams to deliver premium brand experiences.

The role requires strong design leadership, print production expertise, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining brand stewardship across global campaigns.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional design experience, focused on retail, environmental, experiential, or physical space design.

Responsibilities

• Lead overarching design concepts, mood boards, and vision decks for large-scale retail initiatives.
• Establish scalable 2D design systems, typography, and color frameworks for varied environments.
• Oversee visual strategy for flagship window displays and key VM touchpoints.
• Collaborate with Spatial Designers, Experience Strategists, and Production Leads to align physical and digital journeys.
• Direct print production and proofing, setting color standards for flawless execution.
• Present design strategies to senior leadership and regional stakeholders to secure buy-in.

Skills

Retail design

2D graphic design

Art direction

Print production

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand stewardship

Job description

Aquent Studios in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Senior Designer to lead conceptualization and execution for high-impact physical environments and retail spaces. You will shape 2D/3D design systems, collaborate with leadership, and partner with production teams to deliver premium brand experiences.

The role requires strong design leadership, print production expertise, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining brand stewardship across global campaigns.