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Vuori

Vuori

Design
Carlsbad, CA, USA
USD 70k-87k / year
Posted on Jun 25, 2025

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

As a Retail Designer on Vuori’s Retail Creative Team, you will play a key role in shaping the in-store and wholesale customer experience. Reporting to the Art Director, you’ll be responsible for designing and producing retail signage, window graphics, POP displays, and packaging that bring our brand to life across physical environments. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure creative execution meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and innovation.

What you'll get to do:

  • Support the Art Director in the development and execution of all store creative assets, including in-store imagery, signage, window displays, tradeshow and wholesale environments, and NSO barricades.
  • Design original concepts and translate them into mechanical files, die-lines, and production-ready artwork across a range of retail formats.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and batch export large-format print files and CAD files for use across all Vuori store locations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the Visual Merchandising, Store Design, Retail Marketing, and Creative teams to ensure consistent brand expression and high-quality execution across all physical touchpoints.
  • Assist in the development of brand visualization toolkits, product packaging, hangtags, and in-store collateral.
  • Review vendor documents and drawings (fixtures, furniture, signage, etc.) and partner with external vendors and creatives to ensure accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Contribute to spatial planning and store layouts with a focus on customer flow and localized in-store experiences.
  • Support on-site retail buildouts by executing the design vision and assisting with fixture and graphic installation.
  • Maintain and organize design libraries, templates, and assets for team use.
  • Provide creative input and trend research to evolve in-store storytelling and enhance customer engagement.
  • Guide and support junior designers when appropriate, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.
  • Present work clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness.

Qualifications

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of professional design experience within an agency, in-house team, or lifestyle/fashion brand environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in retail design, layout, typography, packaging, and large-format applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) Figma is a plus
  • Deep understanding of print production processes, including large-format printing, file setup, and fabrication techniques
  • Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, with experience creating documents for vendors and fabricators
  • Familiarity with retail fixture systems, in-store construction, materials, and visual merchandising standards
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills; confident presenting and defending creative work
  • Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented with a drive to elevate creative output and push concepts forward
  • Ability to visualize and communicate ideas quickly through sketching or rapid concept development

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:

  • Health Insurance
  • Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $87,000 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.