Store Designer

Store Designer (D3) Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – onsite Tuesday through Thursday) Contract Duration: August, 2026 – February, 2027 Pay Rate: $48.47 – $52.85/hour Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week About the Client Our client is a globally recognized specialty retailer known for creating immersive shopping experiences through innovative store environments, engaging brand concepts, and thoughtfully designed retail spaces. With a strong focus on customer experience, visual storytelling, and operational excellence, the company continues to expand and evolve its retail footprint. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Store Design team supporting new concepts and exciting retail initiatives. Position Overview We are seeking a Store Designer (D3) to support the Store Design team in developing creative, customer-focused retail environments. This individual contributor role will be responsible for producing detailed designs, including floor plans, storefront elevations, and other design documentation aligned with established design standards and guidelines. The ideal candidate will have strong retail design experience, excellent technical design skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, leadership, construction partners, and consultants to bring store concepts to life. Key Responsibilities Develop retail design solutions, including floor plans, storefront elevations, fixtures, lighting, layouts, and space planning concepts. Create and update design documentation while maintaining brand standards and design guidelines. Prepare material takeoffs and communicate revisions with Construction and related teams. Generate ideas for new retail concepts and design enhancements. Review construction drawings to ensure alignment with design intent. Evaluate site information provided by landlords and consultants. Present design concepts and updates to leadership, incorporating feedback as needed. Provide design guidance and support to Purchasing and Construction teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout the design and implementation process. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience. 5–7 years of retail design experience within a corporate retail environment or design consultancy. Strong portfolio/work samples demonstrating retail design experience portfolio required with submission . Experience designing retail stores, environments, fixtures, and customer-facing spaces. Required Technical Skills AutoCAD Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting large-scale retail programs and store rollouts. Strong understanding of retail construction documentation and design processes. Ability to communicate effectively with designers, architects, construction teams, and leadership. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Work Environment Hybrid schedule with onsite collaboration Tuesday through Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. Company-provided computer equipment. No direct reports; reports to the Design Manager. Benefits Offered Through Staffing Partner Eligible employees may receive access to comprehensive benefits, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental insurance options 401(k) retirement savings plan Life and disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr PrideNow