Visual Merchandising Designer Retail/Environmental Design

-1 year contract with opportunity to extend -40 hours per week-2-3x per week onsite in New York, NYJoin our client's Store Design and Visual Merchandising team to shape the future of our in-store experience. This role will create innovative visual concepts and retail design solutions that bring the brand to life across all channels. Focused on new in-store concepts this role champions creativity, scalability, and efficiency while collaborating across teams to evolve the brand's retail environment under the Design Director. Responsibilities: -Supports the development and execution of innovative design solutions based on Global Brand Strategy and design intent, entering numerous phases of projects to meet deadlines: concepting, design stages, obtaining approvals, and seeing all projects to completion under the Design Director. -Participates in the development of design concepts across FSS, SMC and DS 360 channels. -Supports presentation materials of design concepts. -Executes development of merchandising and technical guidelines as reference for regional design teams. -Demonstrates an understanding of materials, cost, and time requirements on projects.-Reviews fixture/unit shop drawings and vendor flow to ensure design details are accurate and meet the Global Brand standards.-Participates in seasonal store visits in home region to maintain knowledge of new, tre-nding store experiences. -Actively researches current trends in global culture, retail design, fashion, art, etc. and brings inspirational contributions and design ideas to weekly brainstorm sessions. -Open to flexing to support areas of the team as needed, VM 360, events, etc.Qualifications:-3+ years of experience, in industrial design, visual merchandising, store planning/design, event design, or related experience -Strong ability to conceptualize spatial designs and take design direction. -Familiar with FSS, DS, Open Sell and SMC environment design and execution. -Must thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work both independently and closely under management of Design Director -Demonstrate an understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, cost and time requirements on projects. -Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills to stay aligned with greater team/Operations. -Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, 3D modeling/rendering program of choice -Able to work well in a team environment and receive input from others, discuss/defend design solutions and remain flexible in finding solution.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : AS28-1981664 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the U