Spatial Windows Designer

Skill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an exceptionally creative Spatial Designer with a deep Spatial Design background to transform flagship storefronts into immersive, narrative-driven visual destinations for high-profile Holiday installations. You will translate physical window spaces into multi-dimensional storytelling environments using light, scale, and material layering.

Based in Boston, you will lead on-site setup, work with fabricators and store teams, and manage rapid turnarounds while meeting safety and

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing proven experience in window design, visual merchandising, trade show installations, scenic design, or spatial experience design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, or Vectorworks) alongside Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong working knowledge of physical scale, sightlines, color theory, retail lighting techniques, and dynamic prop placement.
• Understanding of spatial fabrication techniques, structural integrity, hanging weight limits, lighting rigs, and sustainable/reusable material choices.
• Ability to manage production timelines, vendor relationships, and budgetary constraints while delivering pristine artistic output under firm retail deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling seasonal storyboards, visual concepts, and 3D mockups for upcoming holiday visual campaigns and flagship storefront windows.
• Apply 3D spatial design principles (scale, proportion, lighting, sightlines, depth) to maximize the high-impact real estate of storefront window frames.
• Select, source, and test innovative materials, prop elements, kinetic features, lighting setups, and spatial fixtures within budget and structural safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with external fabricators, prop makers, print vendors, and local store build teams to oversee construction and ensure designs translate seamlessly from CAD/renderings to physical reality.
• Lead hand-on, on-site setup and installation of complex window environments-often requiring tight turnarounds, precise spatial assembly, and evening or off-hour installations.
• Plan, execute, and decommission rapid seasonal turnarounds (e.g., Holiday, Spring Flagship, Brand Takeovers) without disrupting retail operations.

Skills

Window design

3D modeling

Rendering

Adobe Creative Suite

Spatial storytelling

Budget management

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

Blender

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temp to Perm

Salary:

$120,000-180,000 Salary

Start Date:

Sep 14, 2026

Our leading technology client is a global innovator, shaping the future of how people interact with the digital and physical world. They are renowned for their groundbreaking products and experiences that touch millions of lives daily. As a partner, Aquent is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities to make a significant impact within this forward-thinking organization.

Aquent is seeking an exceptionally creative professional with a deep Spatial Design background to transform our client's flagship storefronts into immersive, narrative-driven visual destinations. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your unique 3D spatial perspective to translate physical window spaces into multi-dimensional, architectural storytelling environments, making a profound impact on high-profile Holiday and Seasonal installations. Your designs will captivate audiences, turning passing pedestrians into enchanted spectators through masterful use of light, structural depth, scale, and material layering.

What You'll Do

• Develop compelling seasonal storyboards, visual concepts, and 3D mockups for upcoming holiday visual campaigns and flagship storefront windows.
• Apply 3D spatial design principles (scale, proportion, lighting, sightlines, depth) to maximize the high-impact real estate of storefront window frames.
• Select, source, and test innovative materials, prop elements, kinetic features, lighting setups, and spatial fixtures within budget and structural safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with external fabricators, prop makers, print vendors, and local store build teams to oversee construction and ensure designs translate seamlessly from CAD/renderings to physical reality.
• Lead hand-on, on-site setup and installation of complex window environments-often requiring tight turnarounds, precise spatial assembly, and evening or off-hour installations.
• Plan, execute, and decommission rapid seasonal turnarounds (e.g., Holiday, Spring Flagship, Brand Takeovers) without disrupting retail operations.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A portfolio showcasing proven experience in window design, visual merchandising, trade show installations, scenic design, or spatial experience design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, or Vectorworks) alongside Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong working knowledge of physical scale, sightlines, color theory, retail lighting techniques, and dynamic prop placement.
• Understanding of spatial fabrication techniques, structural integrity, hanging weight limits, lighting rigs, and sustainable/reusable material choices.
• Ability to manage production timelines, vendor relationships, and budgetary constraints while delivering pristine artistic output under firm retail deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in Holiday display work.
• Demonstrated hands-on craftsmanship, acting as both a big-picture visual strategist and a detail-oriented maker who can adjust lighting or tweak prop placement on location.
• Deep understanding of current spatial design trends, contemporary visual art, visual storytelling, and retail experiential technology.