Retail Experience Designer - SSC
$80,000–$100,000 year
On-sitePark City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Translate creative and strategic direction into compelling spatial narratives, mood boards, concept sketches, and visual storylines that express the desired emotional experience. Transform storytelling concepts into clear, tangible design assets including sketches, 3D studies, renderings, and experiential mock-ups to communicate narrative intent to internal teams and external partners. Partner with Construction, Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Product teams to ensure storytelling translates seamlessly into practical execution while supporting presentation development for partner reviews. This role involves working closely with the SVP of Experience Design & Development to shape meaningful, memorable retail experiences that reflect partner missions and stories. The position requires 3+ years of experience in retail or experiential design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp, and the ability to travel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in retail design, experiential design, environmental design, or exhibition design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, concept development, mood building, sketching, and spatial creativity
- Proficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp (or other 3D visualization tools), and sketching (digital or analog)
- Ability to visually communicate ideas through sketches, diagrams, and storytelling boards
- Ability to organize creative work into clear, structured deliverables
- Strong communication skills—both visual and verbal—with an ability to bring others into a story
- Understanding of retail guest behavior, immersive experience trends, and experiential design thinking
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with cultural attractions, lifestyle destinations, or branded destinations
- Familiarity with environmental graphics, signage systems, or branded storytelling
- Curiosity and experimentation with materials, sensory design, or interactive elements
- Ability to bridge creative vision with operational execution
- Comfort working in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
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