AM-Retail Design

Role Overview: As a Designer at Kohler in the AM-Retail Design team, your main responsibility will be to create innovative retail environments that bring the Kohler brand to life. You will blend design excellence with functional solutions to ensure that stores, studios, trade shows, and retail touchpoints deliver a consistent brand experience, align with distribution strategies, and provide a best-in-class customer journey. Key Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and design retail environments that reflect the Kohler brand identity and values - Utilize expertise in spatial planning, material selection, lighting, and visual merchandising to enhance customer experience - Translate brand guidelines into compelling retail formats, from flagship stores and studios to trade shows and shop-in-shop displays - Stay updated on retail design trends, customer behavior, and innovative display solutions to keep the brand at the forefront of retail experiences - Balance creative vision with practical execution from concept to on-site implementation - Develop and deliver compelling design presentations to internal stakeholders and external partners - Present design concepts, layouts, and intent in a clear and engaging manner - Strengthen the perception of brand Kohler as a luxury brand by showcasing heritage, craftsmanship, and artistic value - Ensure all retail environments and displays reflect Kohler's premium and luxury positioning - Stay attuned to global luxury design trends to reinforce Kohler's stature as a leader in premium experiences - Partner with marketing and product teams to translate new launches and brand campaigns into engaging spatial experiences Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Design, or Exhibition Design from a recognized institution - 6-8 years of proven experience in retail design within premium or luxury brands, ideally in lifestyle, fashion, hospitality, or home/interior segments - Strong portfolio showcasing store design, studios, exhibitions, and trade show displays with a focus on luxury environments - Hands-on expertise in spatial planning, visual merchandising, lighting design, and material selection tailored to luxury aesthetics - Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end design solutions - Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator, and Photoshop for developing layouts, renders, and presentations,