Senior Designer- Retail

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader renowned for shaping the future of digital and physical experiences. This innovative company is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking products that touch millions of lives daily, driven by a mission to connect, empower, and inspire. Join a team where your creativity and strategic vision will directly influence how customers interact with cutting-edge technology in immersive physical environments, leaving a lasting impact on brand perception and consumer engagement.

Are you a visionary designer ready to redefine the retail experience? We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to join our client's dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in crafting strategic visual narratives and design executions for high-impact physical environments and retail spaces. You will be instrumental in translating brand vision into tangible, awe-inspiring experiences, working alongside creative leaders and cross-functional teams to establish and scale compelling 2D and 3D visual design systems. Your expertise will not only shape the physical footprint of innovative products but also mentor emerging talent and ensure impeccable production quality from concept to reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the 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 diverse physical dimensions and architectural constraints.
• Oversee the visual strategy and creative direction for flagship window displays and key visual merchandising touchpoints, expertly balancing compelling storytelling with commercial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Spatial Designers, Experience Strategists, and Production Leads to cultivate a unified physical-to-digital customer journey within the retail environment.
• Direct the print production and proofing process for complex materials, setting rigorous engineering and color standards to guarantee flawless physical execution.
• Confidently present sophisticated design strategies and creative solutions to senior leadership and key regional stakeholders to secure crucial buy-in and drive project success.

Required Qualifications

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

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience designing for a global consumer 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.

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