Retail Store Manager

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $41-46 Hourly Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Join a leading global brand, partnered with Aquent, that is at the forefront of shaping innovative retail experiences worldwide. This organization is dedicated to creating captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers across diverse markets. As a key member of the Global Store Design team, you will be instrumental in translating creative visions into tangible, immersive retail spaces. Your expertise will directly influence the customer journey, ensuring brand consistency and an exceptional shopping experience across various regions. This is an exciting opportunity to blend creativity with technical precision, making a significant impact on our global retail footprint and defining the future of customer engagement. About the Role Are you a visionary designer ready to leave your mark on global retail? This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to shaping captivating, on-brand environments that resonate with customers across diverse markets. You will be at the heart of translating creative visions into immersive retail spaces, directly influencing the customer journey and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience across various regions. Your work will blend creativity with technical precision, defining the future of customer engagement and making a tangible impact on our global retail footprint. Key Responsibilities Develop compelling floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that bring design solutions to life, all while upholding global design guidelines and brand strategy. Leverage your working knowledge of business context and current design trends, continuously exploring new materials and design techniques to innovate. Direct and manage third-party consultants, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious completion of design packages. Rigorously review drawing sets and shop drawings for adherence to design standards and accuracy, maintaining impeccable quality. Collaborate seamlessly with internal and external partners (including construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, and store operations) to guarantee cohesive project execution and the creation of functional, on-brand designs. Demonstrate agility in responding to evolving business conditions, new design prototypes, and material developments. Masterfully manage multiple projects at varying phases of the lifecycle simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met. Champion design integrity across functions, effectively balancing creative vision with business objectives. Prepare impactful presentation materials and confidently present design concepts to cross-functional teams. Proactively identify and propose innovative solutions to resolve issues that could impact project schedule, cost, or design integrity. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited institution. 3-5 years of dedicated design experience working on impactful retail projects. Technical mastery in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Proficiency in 3D modeling, artistic sketching, realistic rendering, and dynamic presentation skills. Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to create, meticulously read, and critically review complex drawings and details. Outstanding communication and compelling presentation skills. Highly organized and adept at managing multiple stakeholders and complex timelines simultaneously. A truly collaborative mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and skillfully incorporating feedback to refine designs. A flexible and agile approach, adapting quickly to changing business needs and design challenges. Qualifications That Will Set You Apart Valuable rollout retail experience or experience designing for established brands within corporate settings. International or travel retail design experience, demonstrating a global perspective. Comfort and proficiency in working across multiple regions and coordinating effectively with distributed teams. The ability to independently lead significant projects while also adeptly taking direction and mentorship from supervisors. Work Environment & Growth Journey This is a full-time, 40 hours per week role, encompassing engaging meetings, meticulous drawing review, precise drafting, and impactful presentations. A company computer will be provided to support your work. There's potential for extension and possible conversion to a permanent role based on business needs and your outstanding performance, offering a clear path for career advancement. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to 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.