Creative Services and Store Design Assistant
Summary
Supports branded retail store design for a children's apparel licensee: creating floor plans, fixture layouts, renderings, and concept boards; using AI tools to enhance visuals; and coordinating shop openings, fixture installations, and rollout logistics with internal teams, vendors, and retail partners. Onsite at the New York office.
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 100 years of experience in the children’s apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children’s wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Montreal.
Overview:
The Creative Services and Store Design Assistant will support the planning and execution of branded retail environments by assisting with floor plans, spatial planning, renderings, shop rollouts, and fixture installations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist in creating and updating floor plans, fixture layouts, and product placement plans, considering dimensions, traffic flow, and the shopping experience
- Assist with developing concept boards, visual mockups, renderings, and presentations that communicate proposed retail spaces, fixtures, graphics, and merchandising ideas
- Use AI tools to enhance renderings and bring design concepts to life while maintaining accuracy and alignment with brand direction
- Support new shop openings, refreshes, and retail rollouts by coordinating design assets, store information, timelines, and installation materials
- Assist with installation preparation, delivery coordination, on-site setup, and follow-up, documenting progress and outstanding items
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with corporate teams and retail partners through clear communication, timely follow-up, and collaborative problem-solving
- Work with internal teams and vendors to gather measurements, specifications, project requirements, and approvals under the guidance of the Sr. Director
- Help prepare and adapt in-store graphics, signage, and presentation materials in accordance with brand and retailer guidelines
- Maintain design files, fixture inventories, rollout trackers, installation photos, and project records
- Special projects as assigned