Aquent

Retail Store Design Prototyper

Aquent$160K — $175K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in industrial design or retail design
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
  • Proficient with 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino, SolidWorks)
  • Strong hands-on prototyping experience with various tools and machines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently while managing project ambiguity
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative retail solutions
  • Independently manage prototyping projects from concept to execution
  • Create physical models and mockups using diverse materials
  • Operate and program various design and fabrication machines
  • Design and prepare files for 2D and 3D outputs
  • Experiment with AI tools to enhance design processes
  • Present prototypes and concepts effectively to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching contribution
  • Paid time off and holiday vacation
  • Flexible work arrangement with split on-site and remote days
  • Opportunity for employment transition from temporary to permanent position
Full Job Description
Placement Type:

Temp to Perm

Salary:

$160,000-175,000 Salary

Full Benenfits + PTO/Vacation

Start Date:

Sep 7, 2026

This is a full-time Salaried Consultant role and will work 3 days on-site in Mountain View, CA, and 2 days either remote or in-office if needed.

Salary plus full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k w/match, PTO/vacation)

As a Prototyping Designer for the retail store prototyping lab you will bring your prototyping design expertise to support a global integrated experience design team that spans retail environments, brand experience, and photography studio. Your responsibilities will encompass rapid creative ideation, prototyping retail fixtures, and executing light construction. Furthermore, you will produce digital and physical look-and-feel iterations, construct scale mock-ups, handle large format printing, manage 3D printing execution, and offer comping support for presentations to stakeholders. You will also ideate using AI tools and be expected to keep up with AI capabilities as they evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Creative thought partner.

Effectively collaborate with other designers on great design solutions.

Must be able to autonomously run a project.

Functions well within ambiguity.

Craft models and mockups out of various materials to ideate on early design thinking.

Program and operate 2D plotter, 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, sewing machine, and

soldering utensils.

Build 2D design files within Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign - being mindful of design layout and typography treatments.

Build 3D design files within SketchUp, Rhino, SolidWorks, or equivalent.

Software Proficiency

Expert level Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Acrobat)

Proficient: Figma, SketchUp, SolidWorks, Rhino, Miro, Google cloud-based software (Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets)

Machines Proficiency

3D Printing: 3D printer

2D Printing & Cutting: 60" inkjet printer, 44" inkjet printers, 54" vinyl cutter plotter, 13" cutter plotter, 60" edge cutter

Fabrication: CNC 4' x 8', 30" x 40" Laser Cutter, Sandblast cabinet, Sewing machine

Visual: Digital Projector, LED panels, 16:9 and 8:9 screens, 2' x 4' touchscreen

Woodworking: Table saw, bandsaw, chop saw, jig saw, router

General: Many hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

Highly motivated, determined problem-solvers with attention to detail.

Self-motivated, flexible individual with strong communication skills.

Able to balance DIY passion with collaborative problem solving.

Comfortable and proficient with hands-on design and prototyping, without depending solely on virtual design tools.

Collaborative, flexible, adaptable, and organized.

3-5 years ID or retail design experience.

Graphic design and production skills are a plus.

Curious about how something is made, how it works, and eager to dive into multiple disciplines.

Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment with the ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively seek out answers, solutions, and information.

This person must be resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy

and a positive attitude.

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