Designer Sr - D&FS

Signet Jewelers•Akron, OH

16d

About The Position

The Senior Designer leads the design, development, and execution of innovative retail environments, fixture programs, special projects, and new concepts across multiple retail banners. The role combines strategic design thinking, technical expertise, and project leadership to create customer-centric experiences that enhance brand perception and support business objectives. The Senior Designer manages projects from concept through implementation, partnering with leadership, internal stakeholders, architects, consultants, vendors, and construction teams to ensure exceptional execution. The position is a key design resource for innovation and rollout initiatives, prototype evolution, and future store concepts across the portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Ability to present concepts in 2D and 3D format.
5–7 years of retail design experience, including demonstrated success managing complex projects from concept through implementation.
Strong experience in store design, fixture development, retail environments, and prototype evolution.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software.
Working knowledge of retail construction processes, project management methodologies, and fixture manufacturing.
Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple retail brands or banners.
Experience with luxury, specialty, fashion, jewelry, or premium retail environments.
Experience leading innovation initiatives, pilot programs, and prototype development.
Knowledge of visual merchandising principles and customer experience strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead development of new store concepts, fixture programs, shop-in-shop environments, remodels, and special design initiatives.
Create design solutions that improve the customer journey while supporting operational and merchandising requirements.
Develop store plans, fixture layouts, design presentations, elevations, material palettes, and conceptual renderings.
Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Innovation, and Brand teams to translate business objectives into retail experiences.
Contribute to the evolution of prototype stores and design standards across all banners.
Lead assigned projects and manage scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Coordinate internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, fixture manufacturers, general contractors, and external consultants.
Facilitate project meetings and maintain aligned communication through design and construction.
Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain timelines and design integrity.
Support business case development, capital approval submissions, and project forecasting.
Develop and review design drawings, prototype packages, fixture specifications, and construction documents.
Ensure consistency with brand standards, design intent, and operational requirements.
Review architectural, engineering, and shop drawing packages for quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
Support development and maintenance of design standards, fixture libraries, and prototype documentation.
Ensure adherence to ADA requirements, building codes, landlord criteria, and company standards.
Lead fixture design and development from concept through production implementation.
Collaborate with vendors and sourcing partners on materials, engineering, fabrication methods, and value engineering.
Evaluate fixture performance, durability, and customer interaction to drive continuous improvement.
Support testing and rollout of fixture concepts, merchandising systems, and innovation pilots.
Design environments that reflect each banner’s positioning while maintaining consistency with enterprise design strategies.
Apply customer experience principles to improve engagement, product discovery, and conversion.
Use materials, lighting, graphics, and fixtures to create retail storytelling opportunities.
Partner with Visual Merchandising teams to integrate merchandise presentation and store design.
Act as design liaison between banners, corporate partners, field teams, and external vendors.
Present concepts, prototypes, and project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Build cross-functional relationships to achieve project objectives and drive innovation.
Mentor junior designers and guide them on design standards, project execution, and professional development.