Senior Designer- Retail

Aquent, a global leader in talent solutions, is thrilled to partner with a pioneering team at the forefront of innovation. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the physical presence of groundbreaking consumer hardware products, crafting immersive retail experiences that resonate globally. Your vision will directly influence how millions interact with cutting-edge technology, transforming spaces into powerful brand statements and leaving a lasting impact on the customer journey.

Are you a visionary designer ready to redefine the retail landscape for innovative technology? We are seeking a creative leader 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 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.