Designer Sr - D&FS

Signet Jewelers•Akron, OH

12d

About The Position

The Senior Designer leads the design, development, and execution of 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 strengthen brand perception and support business objectives. The Senior Designer manages projects from concept through implementation and partners with leadership, internal stakeholders, architects, consultants, vendors, and construction teams to support high-quality execution. The position is a key design resource for innovation and rollout initiatives, prototype evolution, and future store concepts across the portfolio. The role encompasses store design and innovation, project leadership, technical design and execution, fixture and prototype development, brand and customer experience design, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. It includes developing design concepts and documentation; coordinating project participants, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; reviewing drawings and specifications; supporting fixture development and testing; maintaining design standards; and presenting work to leadership and stakeholders. The Senior Designer also mentors junior designers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Ability to present concepts in 2D and 3D formats.
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 in 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 prototype store evolution and design standards across banners.
Lead assigned projects and serve as the primary design contact, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Coordinate internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, fixture manufacturers, general contractors, and external consultants.
Facilitate project meetings and maintain aligned communication throughout design and construction.
Identify project risks and develop solutions to protect 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 design work aligns with brand standards, design intent, and operational requirements.
Review architectural, engineering, and shop drawing packages for quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
Support the 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 improvement.
Support testing and rollout of fixture concepts, merchandising systems, and innovation pilots.
Design environments that reflect each banner’s positioning while maintaining 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 among banners, corporate partners, field teams, and external vendors.
Present concepts, prototypes, and project updates to leadership and 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.