Store Designer

Post Date

Jul 24, 2025

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6Z1Z1
Canada
Sep 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Designer

Req #

VAN-797662

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a strong Store Designer to join a prominent retail company based in Vancouver, BC. This role is hybrid 4 days a week onsite with 40 hour work weeks. The Retail Space Designer leads the end-to-end design process for new store projects, transforming spaces in alignment with the Lululemon design playbook. This role involves:

Design Development: Creating floor plans, fixture layouts, and façade concepts tailored to new retail spaces.
Stakeholder Engagement: Presenting design proposals to senior managers and studio review teams, iterating based on feedback, and securing final approval from senior leadership.
Documentation & Handoff: Preparing approved design packages for architects to initiate construction documentation and permitting.
Project Coordination: Tracking key milestones across feasibility studies, schematic design, and construction phases, while supporting the construction team with design-related queries.
Consultant Management: Directing external architectural, structural, and MEP consultants to ensure brand consistency and spatial quality.
Quality Assurance: Reviewing FF&E shop drawings and ensuring buildability, timely documentation, and adherence to Lululemons global design standards.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Background
5 to 7+ years of retail design experience
(Focus on shopping malls, landlords, building departments, and city-related projects. Commercial design experience is acceptable but need to hit all must-haves.)
Educational or professional background in architecture or interior design, with a strong emphasis on spatial planning and design.

Technical Proficiency
Proficient in AutoCAD (2 years +)
Skilled in SketchUp (2 years +)
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign (2 years +)
Strong rendering skills to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively (2 years +)

Work Style & Collaboration
Ability to manage 8 to 12 projects simultaneously, balancing multiple workstreams with efficiency.
Highly collaborative: enjoys working with partners, actively listens, and communicates effectively.
Open-minded and receptive to feedback and new ideas.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Advanced rendering capabilities beyond basic visualization tools.
Extensive experience in retail design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating depth and variety.
Background as a designer in any retail environment, including branded spaces, pop-ups, or experiential retail.
Proven track record of working on retail concept development, such as bringing visionary ideas (e.g., Nike Studio Concept) from initial ideation through to final execution.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.