Senior Retail Experience Designer (Store Design) [211777]

Join a leading organization at the forefront of shaping the future of physical retail. This innovative company is dedicated to creating immersive environments that deeply connect brands and products with consumers through compelling storytelling and experiential design. Partnering with Aquent, we are seeking visionary talent to drive impactful retail experiences on a global scale.

Are you ready to redefine the retail landscape? We are seeking a highly creative and experienced design leader to play a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking store concepts and design systems. This is your chance to blend architecture, brand storytelling, and consumer experience to deliver impactful retail spaces that captivate audiences worldwide and leave a lasting impression.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to the creative direction and design development of retail environments and store concepts
• Translate brand strategy into physical experiences, including fixtures, layouts, materials, and spatial storytelling
• Develop and present innovative design concepts to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across architecture, brand, marketing, and production
• Drive projects from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment to timelines, budgets, and design intent
• Create compelling presentation materials and visual storytelling to communicate design ideas
• Stay ahead of retail, design, and cultural trends, applying insights to elevate the consumer experience
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and design excellence

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in retail, experiential, environmental, or architectural design
• Strong portfolio showcasing retail environments, store design, and immersive brand experiences
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects from concept through delivery
• Deep expertise in spatial design, materials, fixtures, and in-store storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and presentation tools (Keynote or equivalent)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and external partners
• Strong communication and visual storytelling skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with global retail brands or large-scale store programs
• Familiarity with 3D visualization and design tools (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Unreal Engine, or similar)
• Exposure to immersive or interactive experiences (AR/VR, digital integrations)
• Background in narrative-driven or storytelling-based design environments

Why This Opportunity

• Work on high-visibility retail experiences that reach a global audience
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary design team
• Help shape the future of physical retail and consumer engagement

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.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.