Store Designer

Are you ready to shape the physical presence of a beloved brand, influencing how customers experience and interact with products every day? Aquent is partnering with a leading retail brand renowned for creating captivating and immersive shopping environments. We are seeking a talented design professional to join their innovative team, where your vision will directly translate into engaging retail spaces, from initial concept to final execution, leaving a tangible mark on the customer journey. In this pivotal role, you will be an individual contributor driving the aesthetic and functional design of retail spaces. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to craft designs that align with established brand guidelines while also exploring innovative concepts for store architecture, fixtures, storefronts, lighting, layout, and space planning. Your work will be crucial in ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand experience, collaborating closely with construction and purchasing teams to bring your designs to life and directly impact 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

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

401k matching; health benefit contributions; retirement plans with match; flexible spending accounts