Retail Designer (In-Store / 3D)

About the role

Our client, a growing retail brand, is seeking a talented Retail Designer to join their Global Store Development team on a contract basis through the end of the year. This is a 40-hour-per-week opportunity supporting new store builds, renovations, relocations, and experiential retail projects. The ideal candidate brings strong retail or commercial design experience, is highly proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp, and enjoys collaborating across cross-functional teams to bring retail concepts to life. This position requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop retail environments including store layouts, elevations, fixtures, branded customer experiences
• Create 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials using AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Support store renovations, relocations, new builds, pop-ups, showrooms, and trade show initiatives
• Prepare design intent packages, fixture plans, material boards, construction documentation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, landlords, architects, and construction partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Review site surveys, construction drawings, fabrication packages, and signage details to ensure design integrity and consistency

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or commercial interior design
• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Experience developing layouts, elevations, renderings, construction documentation
• Understanding of space planning, materials, fixture design, retail environments
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
• Ability to adapt and collaborate in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with retail brands
• Watches, jewelry, luxury, or specialty retail experience
• Experience with Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite
• RID or NCIDQ accreditation

Schedule

Contract through end of year, 40 hours per week; hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite per week and Fridays remote.