Store Designer [SK-14667]

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a leading retail brand renowned for crafting captivating and immersive shopping environments. This brand is celebrated for creating experiences that deeply resonate with customers, turning every visit into an engaging journey.

About the role

We are seeking a talented design professional to join an 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. As an individual contributor, you will drive the aesthetic and functional design of retail spaces, crafting designs that align with brand guidelines while pushing boundaries with innovative concepts. Your work will 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 to bring designs to life, directly impacting how customers interact with products daily.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match, and flexible spending accounts.