Job Description

Store Designer

Location: Hybrid in Beaverton, OR (M-Th onsite; Fri remote)
Duration: 4 months
Pay: ~56$/hour, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Store Designer to join our well-known retail brand on a 4-month contract! This role is 40 hours per week and will be hybrid onsite in Beaverton, OR. This person will report to the Design Director and will collaborate in the development of innovative retail programs that reflect brand design ethos and enhance the consumer retail experience.

Store Designer Responsibilities:

• Support consumer led global retail concepts and the evolution of the retail business
• Create and develop impactful/scalable design solutions for immersive retail environments
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to complete individual projects by leveraging design processes and best practices to ensure the creative intent, design deliverables, timelines and budgets are met
• Create, refine and evolve the environmental design components across the full stores' portfolio
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop and manage all architectural and 3D environmental components, factoring in the needs of the Consumer, the Brand and Business partners
• Communicate and present design concepts to the Design Leaders and X-functional partners, create 3D models, 2D drawings, presentations and details that effectively communicate design intent, as well as produce project production files when required
• Evolve retail concepts and stores, support enhanced product presentation and service engagement, aligning with Brand experience creative direction
• Elevate and strengthen premium and purposeful storytelling across retail consumer touch points
• Define, pilot, perfect and scale design solutions
• Support and partner with Global Retail Design Director and Chief Design officer to lead project vision
• Lead a design process of clear ideation, focusing on exploration of color, materiality, texture, spacing, proportion, scale and use of the environment
• Ensure project goals and priorities align with brand and business strategies
• Develop presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts to all levels of leadership and partners
• Collaborate with peers, design counterparts, internal partners (Brand, Retail Brand, Brand Creative, Digital, Brand Comms etc.) and external partners to ensure feasibility of designs and functional needs are met
• Actively gain knowledge and experience regarding design ethos and strategies and processes
• Drive education and inspiration, sharing knowledge and exposure to current and future trends influencing the innovation of consumer experiences and technology
• Act as a collaborator working across project teams and retail org
• Foster innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork
• Understand design processes to ensure results, timelines and budgets are met
• Travel around 10-15% of the time

Store Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelors / master's degree in architecture, industrial design or environments design or related fields
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive, technically sophisticated design experience in architectural, experiential or brand design and a demonstrated ability to apply these skills in ways that elevate brand excellence
• International experience beneficial
• Retail industry experience preferred, retail environments, concepts and programs; knowledge of store environments and their consumer impact beneficial
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems
• Proven ability to lead a design team on multiple projects, manage resources, time and timelines
• Able to source, screen and manage contractors/external vendors including design and production studios/agencies
• Proven strength in operating in a design studio in the delivery of progressively complex projects of scale, budget, and size
• Good judgment and ability to contribute meaningfully to the determination of policy and strategy
• Proven track record of managing ambiguity and effectively collaborating in the creation process
• Tried expert in applying and performing design skills, including concepting, drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, texture, and spatial design in scale, visual presentation development and space planning layouts.
• Able to work independently as well as guide teams across a mix of complex projects
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to current trends in color, design, art, photography and experience design and their application to the athletic industry
• Expert oral and written communication and presentations skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations to senior management
• Able to work cooperatively across streams and territories to share ideas and develop effective responses
• Positive mindset and eagerness to do great work in a team environment
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, demands and changes
• Demonstrated expertise using computer design applications including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, V-Ray, Figma, Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.