Senior Designer – Retail

Bergmeyer designs experiences for several of the world’s most ambitious brands, and we’re looking for a Senior Designer in our Boston or Columbus office to join us in shaping the future of retail. This talented and resourceful designer will bring a positive, collaborative work style to lead design on projects for our clients. You’ll take ownership of complex projects from concept through construction, mentor team members, and deliver exceptional work across a broad range of consumer environments. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, detail-driven, and energized by fast-paced, high-profile work.We define ourselves as a collaborative because this is the trait that lies at the heart of how we work… Collaboratively.We are thinkers and doers.We are visionary and grounded.We are design-focused and results-oriented.We don’t believe design happens in a vacuum, nor do we believe in big reveals.We believe the best solutions are co-authored, and that design is an iterative process.We like dialogue and debate, and we believe everyone has a voice because there are never any bad ideas.We put the customers at the heart of everything we create, which means:every design is created from a place of relentless curiositywe dive deep to inhabit the personas of our end userswe pressure test our concepts against one metric above all others: have we exceeded expectations of those who experience the spaces we create?We’re also champions for diversity as a design collaborative and Certified B Corporation, drawing from all experience levels and cultural backgrounds within our team of “Bergies” – intentionally staffing project teams inclusively to represent the diverse perspectives of the world around us.We tend to do our best work with those that feel the same way… Are you that somebody?Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or ArchitectureNCIDQ Certification or Architecture License is a plus8+ years of recent experience in retail-based projectsProficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative SuiteExperience with Enscape or similar visualization tools and Miroa plusEssential Skills and Responsibilities:Ability to develop and communicate compelling design ideas quickly and effectively, translating creative thinking into thoughtful, buildable solutions in collaboration with project teams, clients, and consultantsLead the full design process from conceptual design through Construction Administration as the senior design resource on a project teamMentor and guide design team members, providing thoughtful feedback and creative partnership while supporting the development of their technical and design skillsInitiate innovative design concepts and maintain design intent across multiple projects simultaneouslyListen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and bring curiosity and sound judgment to design conversations.Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work closely with clients while building trustComfortable navigating brand standards and working directly with brand-focused clientsExperience with fast-paced projects and the ability to meet deadlines with high quality, thoughtful solutionsKnowledge of retail design trends, including digital technology integration, emerging markets and retail formats, and experiential design** Thebasesalarywillbeestimatedtobebetween $95,000and $120,000contingentonrelevantexperience,plusavariable bonus and benefits.Employees are expected to work out of our office 3+ days a week, consistent with Bergmeyer’s Flexible Work Policy.Travel required.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.