Freelance, Store Designer - Global Luxury Beauty Brand

TITLE: (Freelance) 3D Designer, Store Design

DEPARTMENT: Store Design, Global Creative

LOCATION: NYC (hybrid remote) 3X a week in office required

REPORTS TO: Director, Store Design

PERIOD: 6 months with potential to extend

Summary:

The brand's Global Store Design is seeking a manager, Global store designer. Ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is as comfortable working as part of a team as independently. S/he will primarily be responsible for assisting with the design and execution of projects, presentations and maintaining global store design standards within the regions.

Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Partner with regional teams to maintain design and brand standards within their markets
• Works with interdisciplinary teams on projects as required.
• Assists with creating presentations for design submissions and/or meetings.
• Maintain complete project records during project and archive projects after turnover. Maintain digital files on the server and ensure department guidelines are followed.
• Ensure Store Design Standards are maintained in all design documentation. Internal Design presentations are timely, accurate and presented with clarity.
• Design within the concept, schematic Design and design Development phases, including 2d plans, elevations, key details and 3D renderings and sketches.
• Create renderings and technical drawings for various projects and presentations.
• Manage the material library. Coordinate directly with vendors, research alternate finishes, order samples, send samples and update material schedule. Knowledge and interest in sustainable materials a plus.

Mandatory Software Proficiency:

· AutoCAD (skilled in technical drawings, setting up sheets, etc)

· Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

· Sketchup, Rhino, 3D Max or comparable 3D software. With excellent rendering skills.

• Microsoft Office 365 (outlook, PowerPoint, excel, word, teams)
• Keynote

Qualifications:

• Shows agility and flexibility; must be a team player that can handle multiple tasks. Must have the ability to listen, follow direction, be responsive to change and feedback and have a willingness to collaborate with all designers on the team.
• Excellent rendering skills a must
• Bachelors Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture from an accredited institution
• Min of 5 years of professional experience
• Strong interest in retail/luxury design with knowledge in high-quality materials, furniture, fixtures, finishes and sustainable design.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Experience producing drawing sets to design development stage with some knowledge of millwork details.