Store Designer

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $40-45 Hourly Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Duration: 3 months potential extension Aquent is seeking an experienced Store Designer to support the Global Store Design team in creating compelling, brand-right retail environments across North America. This position translates global design standards and creative concepts into store-specific layouts and design solutions while maintaining established brand guidelines, design consistency, and local code requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on retail store design and rollout experience, strong technical design capabilities, and the confidence to independently move projects forward. This person will join a collaborative team supporting an ongoing portfolio of retail projects, including the rollout and testing of new store design concepts. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week hybrid position, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday. Key Responsibilities Develop detailed floor plans, storefront elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentations that translate design concepts into store-specific solutions. Apply established brand standards and global design guidelines across North American retail locations. Manage multiple store design projects simultaneously across different phases of the project lifecycle. Review architectural drawing sets, construction documents, and shop drawings for accuracy and adherence to design standards. Produce and revise drawings using AutoCAD and other design tools. Create 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials to effectively communicate design concepts. Coordinate with third-party consultants to ensure design deliverables are completed accurately, on schedule, and within budget. Participate in project meetings and present design solutions and recommendations to cross-functional partners. Collaborate closely with construction, purchasing, visual merchandising, store operations, and other internal and external partners. Identify potential issues that could affect project schedules, costs, functionality, or design integrity and proactively recommend solutions. Adapt quickly to changing business priorities, evolving store prototypes, and new materials or design requirements. Advocate for design integrity while balancing operational, construction, budget, and business needs. Stay current on retail design trends and apply relevant knowledge to project work. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Approximately 3-5 years of relevant professional design experience, with retail project experience strongly preferred. Previous experience supporting retail store rollouts or multiple-location retail environments is highly desirable. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and SketchUp. Working knowledge of Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong 3D modeling, sketching, rendering, and presentation capabilities. Ability to create, read, interpret, and review architectural and design drawings. Experience managing several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and proactively move projects forward. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, consultants, and project stakeholders. What Will Help You Stand Out Candidates with experience working on large-scale retail programs, multi-location store rollouts, or established retail brands will be particularly relevant. The team is looking for someone who brings more than drafting expertise and understands the broader store design process, including project coordination, design development, stakeholder communication, and execution. Successful candidates will be comfortable receiving direction while also having the judgment and initiative to independently manage projects and drive work forward. Ideal Working Style The successful candidate will be: Collaborative and comfortable working across multiple functions. Highly organized and capable of managing competing priorities. Detail-oriented with a strong eye for design consistency. Proactive and solutions-oriented. Comfortable presenting ideas and communicating with a variety of stakeholders. Flexible and able to respond quickly to changing project and business needs. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven retail environment. Team & Work Environment This position will join a four-person Store Design team supporting the North American retail channel. The team manages an ongoing pipeline of store projects and is currently piloting new design concepts. A typical week will include a combination of project meetings, drawing reviews, drafting and design development, project coordination, and presentations to cross-functional partners. #LI-MM# 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. 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. 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