Store Designer

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading retail brand renowned for its ability to craft captivating and immersive shopping environments. This brand is celebrated for creating experiences that deeply resonate with customers, turning every visit into an engaging journey. We are seeking a talented design professional to join their innovative team, where your vision will directly translate into dynamic retail spaces, from initial concept to final execution, leaving a tangible mark on the customer journey.

Shape the Future of Retail Design

Are you ready to be an individual contributor who drives the aesthetic and functional design of retail spaces? In this pivotal role, you will have the exciting opportunity to craft designs that not only align with established brand guidelines but also push the boundaries with innovative concepts. Your work will directly influence store architecture, fixtures, storefronts, lighting, layout, and space planning, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand experience. You'll collaborate closely with construction and purchasing teams, bringing your designs to life and directly impacting how customers interact with products daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive designs, ranging from detailed floor plans to impactful storefront elevations, adhering strictly to design guidelines and standards.
• Generate creative ideas and develop new concepts for various elements of store design, including architecture, fixtures, storefronts, lighting, layout, and space planning.
• Prepare material takeoffs and effectively communicate any revisions to the construction team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the meticulous review of construction drawings, ensuring alignment with the original design intent.
• Present design proposals to leadership, actively soliciting, analyzing, and incorporating feedback to refine and enhance concepts.
• Review site information provided by landlords and architectural drawings from external consultants to inform design decisions.
• Provide clear and concise design guidance to both purchasing and construction teams, ensuring seamless execution of projects.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) institution, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years of dedicated retail design experience gained within a corporate environment or a design consultancy firm.
• Proficiency in Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, and AutoCAD.
• Strong command of MS Office Suite.

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.