Freelance Store Designer

Our client, a leading specialty retail organization, is seeking a Store Designer to join their team in Columbus, OH. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing retail store designs, from floor plans to storefront elevations, while ensuring alignment with established brand standards and design guidelines. The position reports to a Design Manager and partners closely with Construction, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to support store design initiatives.

• Location:
  
  Columbus, OH (hybrid in office Tue, Wed, + Thurs)
• Duration:
  Sep 7, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027
• Pay Rate: $51/hour

• Create and develop retail store designs, including floor plans, storefront elevations, and space planning solutions.
• Generate design concepts for store architecture, fixtures, lighting, layouts, and customer environments.
• Prepare material takeoffs and communicate revisions to Construction teams.
• Review construction drawings and provide guidance to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Present design concepts to leadership, gather feedback, and incorporate revisions.
• Review site information from landlords and consultant drawings to support project development.
• Provide design direction and clarification to purchasing and construction partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support store design projects from concept through execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-7 years of retail design experience within a corporate retail environment or design consultancy.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating retail design work.
• Proficiency in:
  AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.

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