Spatial Windows Designer [AQ-14893]

We are seeking an exceptionally creative Window Designer with a deep Spatial Design background to transform our leading Tech client’s flagship storefronts into immersive, narrative-driven visual destinations. While this role lives squarely in the realm of high-impact visual merchandising and window design, it requires a unique 3D spatial perspective—translating physical storefront windows into multi-dimensional, architectural storytelling environments, with a heavy emphasis on high-profile Holiday and Seasonal installations. If you know how to leverage light, structural depth, scale, and material layering to turn passing pedestrians into captivated audiences, we want to hear from you. 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. Key Responsibilities Concept & Narrative: Develop compelling seasonal storyboards, visual concepts, and 3D mockups for upcoming holiday visual campaigns and flagship storefront windows. Spatial Window Architecture: Apply 3D spatial design principles (scale, proportion, lighting, sightlines, depth) to maximize the high-impact real estate of storefront window frames. Prototyping & Material Sourcing: Select, source, and test innovative materials, prop elements, kinetic features, lighting setups, and spatial fixtures within budget and structural safety standards. Production & Fabrication Alignment: 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. On-Site Installation: 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. Seasonal Transition Management: Plan, execute, and decommission rapid seasonal turnarounds (e.g., Holiday, Spring Flagship, Brand Takeovers) without disrupting retail operations. Qualifications & Skills A portfolio showcasing proven experience in window design, visual merchandising, trade show installations, scenic design, or spatial experience design (Holiday display work highly preferred). 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. Key Performance Attributes Hands-on Craftsmanship: Equal parts big-picture visual strategist and hands-on maker who isn’t afraid to adjust lighting or tweak prop placement on location. Trend Awareness: 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 Studio 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.