Display (Structural) Designer

Display (Structural) Designer

Grayslake, IL (

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

This role involves collaborating with Account Executives, Account Managers, Production teams, and clients to create innovative, unique, and cost-effective POP displays, store signage, decor, and packaging. An additional preferred skill set includes production art and graphic design, supporting the creation of original and adapted content for prototypes.

Hybrid Position:Requiring four days onsite in Grayslake, one day remote

Job Description:

• Design and develop concepts and engineering for POP displays and retail décor/environments utilizing SolidWorks, Keyshot, Adobe CC, and other various 2D and 3D design tools.

• Utilize CNC equipment, wide format graphic printers, and hand tools equipment to create prototypes of designs for internal and client review.

• Create and maintain detailed procedural, instructional, and technical documentation as required.

• Work directly with Account Executives and Account Managers across Imagine to efficiently execute structural design projects.

• Work collaboratively with other creative design team members for rapid ideation and iterative development.

• Collaborate with production departments to optimize designs for Imagine’s production capabilities.

• Consult with the estimating and production departments to minimize production complexity and costs for Imagine’s operations and clients.

• Meet and work closely with clients as needed in a consistently consultative, ethical, and professional manner.

• Participate in and adhere to the implementation of process improvements, including data collection, standardized procedures, automation tools, and technology updates.

• Utilize expertise to identify, translate, and implement factors critical to quality as determined by project stakeholders.

• Leverage skills and expertise to design both POP display and retail decor/environment projects as demand requires.

• Author and build instruction sheets for clients and other third parties to assemble your designs.

• Develop innovative and strategic design and engineering solutions across mediums from concept through implementation that translate, support, and activate our clients’ brands.

• Oversee production of your design project deliverables while coordinating internal communication and necessary updates to project timelines.

• Provide perspectives on practical design options for both internal discussion and client meetings.

• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, including printing, design, and graphics innovations.

• Travel locally or nationally as needed to accompany Account Executives to audit customer locations, present new products or designs to clients or prospects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, product design, or graphic design with a focus on 3D work, or similar

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience

• Experience designing with multiple materials (metal, woods, plastics, motion, lights)

• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD design software and tools, 2D creative design software and tools, and a working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications of Position:

• 3D modeling and rendering (e.g. SolidWorks/Keyshot)

• Graphic design and art layout preparation

• Materials research & development

• Technical writing

Knowledge and Skills:

• SolidWorks

• Keyshot

• Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Hand sketching

• Display/decor engineering

• Commercial printing industry

• Manufacturing environments

• POP retail environments

• Mock-up sample design and assembly techniques

• A willingness to broaden expertise to other areas of design and production while refining proficiency in primary abilities.

• Quickly concept multiple design solutions and evaluate directions.

• Work well under pressure in a highly collaborative and deadline-driven environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Occasional standing and walking

• Manual dexterity for detailed and repetitive work

• Ability to distinguish colors for technical art reproduction

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, working with computers

• Travel: as needed by clients and Imagine Studio

• Chemicals: Inks, solvents, and adhesives

• Assembling and staging displays with product

• Ability to lift, push, and pull

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

USD $61,000 - USD $70,000 /Yr