Store Designer (212317)

Step into a pivotal role where your design prowess will directly shape the physical manifestation of a beloved brand, influencing customer experiences across numerous locations. This is your chance to bring innovative retail concepts to life, making a tangible impact on brand identity and customer engagement as part of a dynamic team that champions vision and precision.

About Our Client

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the specialty retail sector, is renowned for crafting immersive and delightful customer experiences. They are at the forefront of innovation and excellence, consistently setting industry trends. As a valued partner, Aquent is thrilled to connect talented professionals with this brand, where your contributions will touch millions of lives and help foster environments that welcome and inspire.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate design professional to join a vibrant Store Design team. In this critical individual contributor role, you will be the driving force behind retail concepts, guiding them from initial layout through to final design intent. Your expertise will directly influence the physical brand experience, from captivating storefront elevations and thoughtfully designed interior fixtures to optimized space planning. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, witnessing your designs transform into engaging retail spaces that delight customers and elevate the brand's presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive retail design packages, including detailed floor plans, striking storefront elevations, innovative lighting schemes, custom fixtures, and strategic spatial layouts, all meticulously aligned with brand standards.
• Generate fresh and creative ideas for store architecture, visual merchandising fixtures, exterior designs, and cutting-edge layout solutions that enhance the customer journey.
• Partner seamlessly with construction and purchasing teams to provide essential design guidance, generate accurate material takeoffs, and communicate drawing revisions effectively.
• Conduct thorough reviews of landlord site information, consultant drawings, and construction documents to rigorously ensure that the original design intent is maintained throughout project execution.
• Present compelling design proposals to leadership, actively incorporating feedback and refining concepts to achieve optimal final designs.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Retail Design Expertise: 5-7+ years of hands-on experience specifically in corporate retail design or a retail-focused design consultancy. (Experience strictly in home, residential, or corporate office design will not be considered for this role).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design from a CIDA-accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating floor plans, retail elevations, and store design concepts is absolutely required with your application. Submissions without a design portfolio or work samples will not be reviewed.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), and MS Office.

About Skill:

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.