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Working closely with the VP of Experience Design & Development, the designer focuses on concept creation, guest-journey development, environmental storytelling, and translating big ideas into clear visual direction and design packages that guide cross-functional teams—all while ensuring every concept is both inspiring and buildable.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStory-Driven Concepting & Experience Design\nTranslate creative and strategic direction into compelling spatial narratives, mood boards, concept sketches, and visual storylines that express the desired emotional experience.\nIdentify signature storytelling moments, thematic elements, and environmental touchpoints that extend the venue experience into retail spaces.\nDevelop concepts that reinforce partner brands and missions through thematic storytelling and world-building.\nExplore innovative materials, textures, colors, and experiential moments that support an engaging guest journey.\n\nDesign Development & Visual Expression\nTransform storytelling concepts into clear, tangible design assets—including sketches, 3D studies, renderings, and experiential mock-ups.\nProduce conceptual renderings, annotated sketches, layout studies, and design boards that communicate narrative intent to internal teams and external partners.\nSupport experience-based space planning and layout exploration, focusing on storytelling flow, sightlines, product connection, and guest engagement.\nIdentify opportunities to enhance guest discovery, encourage dwell, and connect product stories to thematic elements.\nIterate quickly, refining ideas based on feedback and evolving narrative direction.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Construction, Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Product teams to ensure storytelling translates seamlessly into practical execution.\nSupport presentation development, contributing to emotionally resonant storytelling for partner reviews.\nParticipate in partner meetings to capture narratives, understand mission and intent, and articulate design direction both visually and verbally.\nContribute to a creative culture that values imagination, exploration, and disciplined execution.\n\nRequirements and Skills:\n3+ years of experience in retail design, experiential design, environmental design, or exhibition design.\nStrong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, concept development, mood building, sketching, and spatial creativity.\nProficiency in creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp (or other 3D visualization tools), and sketching (digital or analog).\nAbility to visually communicate ideas through sketches, diagrams, and storytelling boards.\nAbility to organize creative work into clear, structured deliverables.\nStrong communication skills—both visual and verbal—with an ability to bring others into a story. \nUnderstanding of retail guest behavior, immersive experience trends, and experiential design thinking.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working with cultural attractions, lifestyle destinations, or branded destinations.\nFamiliarity with environmental graphics, signage systems, or branded storytelling.\nCuriosity and experimentation with materials, sensory design, or interactive elements.\nAbility to bridge creative vision with operational execution.\nComfort working in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.\n\nTravel Requirements\nThe Retail Experience Designer will be required to travel as needed to meet the needs of the business.\n\nPhysical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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