Assistant Store Design Manager

Aquent, a premier talent solutions partner, is excited to collaborate with a leading specialty home retailer renowned for its innovative approach to creating exceptional retail experiences. This company is at the forefront of designing, building, and delivering captivating retail environments across new construction, remodels, special projects, and essential repairs and maintenance, impacting both domestic and global markets.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to step into a pivotal role, where you will be instrumental in bringing visionary retail concepts to life. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute significantly to the evolution of a beloved brand's physical presence, working alongside experienced Design Managers and the VP of Store Design. Your expertise will be crucial in orchestrating the seamless execution of projects from inception to grand opening, ensuring every detail aligns with the brand's commitment to excellence. You will play a key part in transforming blueprints into breathtaking retail realities, making a tangible impact on customer experiences worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Support Design Managers and the VP of Store Design, focusing on a single brand's initiatives.
• Act as a central liaison between the Store Development team and various internal business partners, attending meetings to review plans, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Scrutinize Real Estate transmittals for accuracy and ensure clear communication.
• Assist in developing preliminary layouts and coordinate effectively with architects and the Store Design/Construction team for internal project approval.
• Assemble comprehensive final Design Development packages for internal project approval, collaborating with Real Estate planners, architects, and Design Managers.
• Maintain the design project list and issue detailed weekly project reports.
• Prepare compelling presentation packages for leadership meetings.
• Track and manage all project submittals, including samples, drawing sets, and shop drawings.
• Serve as the system administrator for online document storage, managing construction documents, shop drawings, renderings, and photos.
• Monitor weekly site construction photos, keeping all business partners informed of progress.
• Handle general project administration, including notes, distribution of information, and fielding inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Repairs and Maintenance team for established brands.
• Undertake some travel as required to support project needs.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating retail, commercial interiors, hospitality, or multi-site construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects while adeptly handling shifting priorities.
• Comfort and proficiency in reviewing technical drawings, layouts, and design packages (note: you will not be producing them).
• A strong track record of successful collaboration with diverse partners including Real Estate, Construction, Operations, architects, General Contractors, and various vendors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong organizational abilities and a commitment to follow-through.
• Proficiency in Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• A degree in architecture, interior design, construction management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with project and document management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, SharePoint, or similar systems.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.