Store Designer

Net2Source (N2S); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking an Expert Senior Designer/Store Designer for a 6-month contract in Beaverton, OR. This role focuses on evolving retail concepts and strengthening brand storytelling across consumer touchpoints. Candidates should have a master's or bachelor's in design, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD and SketchUp. Join a collaborative environment that values innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of design experience in architectural or brand design.
• Retail industry experience preferred; knowledge of store environments.
• Proficient in leading a design team on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Evolve retail concepts and support enhanced product presentation.
• Lead project vision in collaboration with design directors.
• Develop presentation materials to communicate design concepts.

Skills

Concepting

Drawing/Sketching

Typography

Color Theory

Texture

Spatial Design

Education

Bachelors / Master’s degree in architecture, industrial design or related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

V-Ray

Figma

Keynote

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Title: Expert Senior Designer/ Store Designer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6-month contract

Hiring for multiple roles with Retail/Apparel and Footwear clients across roles like Supply Chain, Data Analyst, Program Manager, Pattern Engineer…

Responsibilities

• Evolve retail concepts and stores, support enhanced product presentation and service engagement, aligning with Brand experience creative direction
• Elevate and strengthen premium and purposeful storytelling across retail consumer touch points; define, pilot, perfect and scale design solutions
• Support and partner with Global Retail Design Director and Chief Design Officer to lead project vision
• Lead a design process of clear ideation, exploring color, materiality, texture, spacing, proportion, scale and use of the environment
• Ensure project goals and priorities align with client Retail brand and business strategies
• Develop presentation materials that communicate design concepts to all levels of leadership and partners
• Collaborate with peers, design counterparts, internal partners (Brand, Retail Brand, Brand Creative, Digital, Brand Comms, etc.) and external partners to ensure feasibility and functional needs are met
• Actively gains knowledge of client design ethos, strategies and processes
• Drive education and inspiration, sharing knowledge on current and future trends influencing consumer experiences and technology
• Collaborate across project teams and retail organization
• Foster innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork
• Understand design processes to ensure results, timelines and budgets are met
• You may travel 10-15% of the time

What you will work with

Under the direction of a Design Director, you will collaborate to develop innovative retail programs that reflect client design ethos and enhance the consumer retail experience. You will deliver thoughtful design solutions that meet business and creative requirements to elevate client product storytelling.

In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across client and external design partners, fabrication agencies, marketing teams and construction companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / master’s degree in architecture, industrial design or environments design or related fields
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive, technically sophisticated design experience in architectural, experiential or brand design
• International experience beneficial
• Retail industry experience preferred; knowledge of store environments and their consumer impact
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes; advanced knowledge of computer systems
• Proven ability to lead a design team on multiple projects; manage resources, time and timelines
• Ability to source, screen and manage contractors/external vendors including design and production studios/agencies
• Strong track record delivering progressively complex projects with scale and budgets
• Proven judgment and ability to contribute to policy and strategy
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and collaborate in the creation process
• Expert in design skills including concepting, drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, texture, and spatial design
• Ability to work independently and guide teams across complex projects
• Knowledge of current trends in color, design, art, photography and experience design applicable to retail
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentations skills, including meeting facilitation with senior management
• Ability to work cooperatively across streams and territories to develop effective responses
• Proven ability to work in a constantly evolving, high-growth environment
• Positivity and eagerness to do great work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, V-Ray, Figma, Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite

Employment type

• Contract

Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.