Senior Designer- Retail

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is thrilled to support a globally recognized technology pioneer in their search for a visionary design leader. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, consistently shaping the future of how people interact with groundbreaking products. If you are passionate about crafting immersive retail experiences and possess an unwavering commitment to design excellence, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a monumental impact. You will be instrumental in transforming physical spaces into dynamic brand touchpoints, directly influencing consumer perception and engagement with a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge hardware.

Shape the Future of Retail Experiences

Are you ready to redefine the retail landscape for innovative technology? We are seeking a creative powerhouse to drive the strategic conceptualization, holistic visual expression, and flawless design execution for high-impact physical environments and retail spaces. This is your chance to establish and scale compelling 2D and 3D visual design systems across a diverse hardware portfolio, directly impacting how consumers experience and connect with groundbreaking products. You'll be the orchestrator of complex design frameworks, a guardian of pristine brand stewardship across diverse physical footprints, and a mentor to emerging talent, guiding projects from ideation to final physical proofing. Your expertise will bridge the gap between digital innovation and tangible consumer experiences, ensuring every interaction is memorable and impactful.

Your Impactful Contributions

• Lead the creative vision by driving overarching design concepts, vision decks, and comprehensive mood boards for large-scale retail initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment with global brand directives.
• Establish robust, scalable 2D design systems, typographic guidelines, and color frameworks that translate flawlessly across varied physical dimensions and architectural constraints.
• Oversee the visual strategy and creative direction for flagship window displays and key visual merchandising (VM) touchpoints, balancing compelling storytelling with commercial impact.
• Partner directly with Spatial Designers, Experience Strategists, and Production Leads to ensure a unified physical-to-digital customer journey within the retail footprint.
• Direct the print production and proofing process for complex materials, setting engineering and color standards to ensure impeccable physical execution.
• Confidently present design strategies and creative solutions to senior leadership and key regional stakeholders to secure crucial buy-in and champion your vision.

What You'll Bring to the Team (Required Qualifications)

• 7+ years of professional design experience, with a strong focus on retail, environmental, experiential, or physical space design.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating expertise in retail environments, visual merchandising, window displays, branded physical experiences, or similar work.
• Strong 2D graphic design and visual systems expertise.
• Proven experience developing creative concepts and providing art direction.
• A deep understanding of how graphic design translates to 3D/physical environments and architectural constraints.
• Hands-on experience with print production, fabrication, proofing, color management, and physical execution.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative, production, spatial, and marketing teams.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience designing for a global consumer or hardware brand.
• Experience with large-scale or flagship retail programs.
• Experience working with external production partners and fabricators.
• Experience mentoring or providing creative direction to other designers.