Overview Title : Expert Senior Designer / Store Designer
Location : Beaverton, OR
Duration : 6-month contract
Hiring for multiple roles with Retail / Apparel and Footwear clients across roles like Supply Chain, Data Analyst, Program Manager, Pattern Engineer…
Responsibilities 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, exploring color, materiality, texture, spacing, proportion, scale and use of the environment
Ensure project goals and priorities align with client Retail brand and business strategies
Develop presentation materials that 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 and functional needs are met
Actively gains knowledge of client design ethos, strategies and processes
Drive education and inspiration, sharing knowledge on current and future trends influencing consumer experiences and technology
Collaborate across project teams and retail organization
Foster innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork
Understand design processes to ensure results, timelines and budgets are met
You may travel 10-15% of the time
What you will work with Under the direction of a Design Director, you will collaborate to develop innovative retail programs that reflect client design ethos and enhance the consumer retail experience. You will deliver thoughtful design solutions that meet business and creative requirements to elevate client product storytelling.
In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across client and external design partners, fabrication agencies, marketing teams and construction companies.
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
International experience beneficial
Retail industry experience preferred; knowledge of store environments and their consumer impact
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
Ability to source, screen and manage contractors / external vendors including design and production studios / agencies
Strong track record delivering progressively complex projects with scale and budgets
Proven judgment and ability to contribute to policy and strategy
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and collaborate in the creation process
Expert in design skills including concepting, drawing / sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, texture, and spatial design
Ability to work independently and guide teams across complex projects
Knowledge of current trends in color, design, art, photography and experience design applicable to retail
Excellent oral and written communication and presentations skills, including meeting facilitation with senior management
Ability to work cooperatively across streams and territories to develop effective responses
Proven ability to work in a constantly evolving, high-growth environment
Positivity and eagerness to do great work in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, V-Ray, Figma, Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite
Employment type Contract
Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Designer • Beaverton, OR, United States