Spatial Window Designer

Aquent Studios is a dedicated creative partner to a leading technology innovator, and is lookinmg to connect top talent with unparalleled opportunities to make a significant impact within an organization renowned for shaping how people interact with the digital and physical world. This innovator delivers groundbreaking products and experiences that touch millions of lives daily, continuously advancing the technological landscape. As a creative visionary, you will play a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable, immersive experiences that directly influence how millions engage with a beloved brand, leaving a lasting impression with every installation.

Are you an exceptionally creative professional with a profound background in spatial design, eager to transform physical spaces into captivating narratives? This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your unique 3D spatial perspective, translating storefronts into multi-dimensional, architectural storytelling environments. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing and bringing to life high-profile Holiday and Seasonal installations that truly captivate audiences, turning passing pedestrians into enchanted spectators through the masterful use of light, structural depth, scale, and material layering.

What You'll Do

• Develop compelling seasonal storyboards, innovative visual concepts, and detailed 3D mockups for upcoming visual campaigns and flagship storefront windows, setting the stage for truly unforgettable brand experiences.
• Apply advanced 3D spatial design principles, including precise control over scale, proportion, lighting, sightlines, and depth, to maximize the high-impact real estate of storefront window frames.
• Select, source, and rigorously test innovative materials, prop elements, kinetic features, sophisticated lighting setups, and spatial fixtures, ensuring your creative vision aligns seamlessly with budget and structural safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with external fabricators, skilled prop makers, print vendors, and local store build teams, meticulously overseeing construction to ensure designs translate flawlessly from CAD renderings to stunning physical reality.
• Lead hands-on, on-site setup and installation of complex window environments, often requiring tight turnarounds, precise spatial assembly, and efficient execution during evening or off-hour installations.
• Plan, execute, and decommission rapid seasonal turnarounds, such as Holiday spectacles, Spring Flagship displays, and Brand Takeovers, ensuring seamless transitions that enhance the retail experience without disrupting operations.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• A compelling portfolio showcasing proven, impactful experience in window design, visual merchandising, trade show installations, scenic design, or spatial experience design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software, such as SketchUp, Rhino, Blender, or Vectorworks, alongside expert-level command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong working knowledge of physical scale, critical sightlines, sophisticated color theory, cutting-edge retail lighting techniques, and dynamic prop placement.
• A solid understanding of spatial fabrication techniques, structural integrity, hanging weight limits, advanced lighting rigs, and a commitment to sustainable/reusable material choices.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly manage complex production timelines, cultivate strong vendor relationships, and navigate budgetary constraints while consistently delivering pristine artistic output under firm retail deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating truly impactful Holiday display work that captivates and delights.
• Demonstrated hands-on craftsmanship, embodying the dual role of a visionary big-picture strategist and a detail-oriented maker who can meticulously adjust lighting or tweak prop placement on location.
• A deep understanding of current spatial design trends, contemporary visual art movements, sophisticated visual storytelling techniques, and cutting-edge retail experiential technology.