Spatial Windows Designer [AQ-15628]

Aquent; Campbell (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an exceptionally creative Spatial Designer with a deep background in window design to transform flagship storefronts into immersive, narrative-driven destinations. You will translate window spaces into multi-dimensional storytelling environments for holiday and seasonal installations, using light, scale, depth, and material layering to captivate pedestrians.

This hybrid role can be based in San Francisco or New York, with on-site work at client offices as needed and close

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 (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

Lighting design

Project management

Retail visuals

Tools

SketchUp

Rhino

Blender

Vectorworks

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

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.

Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studios team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

Other Requirements

Please Note: This is a Hybrid position which can be based out of San Francisco, CA, or New York City. Candidates would need to commute to client offices in either of these locations as needed.