Bolster · 1 day ago
Senior Retail Designer
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expBolster is an award winning, boutique creative agency focused on serving purpose-driven brands. They are seeking a Senior Retail Designer to collaborate with various teams in developing innovative brand experiences for retail and commercial brands, while solving complex design challenges.
AdvertisingAnimationBrand MarketingVideo
Responsibilities
Concept and design 3D environments and experiences from start to finish, with a strict attention to detail and ability to work to scale, to ensure a seamless handover to R&D, production and fabrication teams
Develop big ideas that translate across 2D, 3D and digital applications
Design development of displays, fixtures, environments, signage systems, and graphics
3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering
Create original design solutions, communicate and present design concepts to Creative Director and other team partners
Create visual presentations for project concepts, proposals, pitches, and new business responses
Work with design leader and team leaders to ensure design feasibility, budget, and overall program needs
Build working files to connect the design team with the R&D, production and fabrication teams and resolve issues that arise
Catalog and reference art for future projects, organizing templates, assets, materials, proofs, etc
Follow production timelines to ensure tasks are being completed and communicate progress and challenges along the way
Troubleshoot problems as they arise with both the creative team, and business partners
Uphold the standards of established brands through design excellence
The ability to balance multiple projects, as a leader, contributor and direct creator
Qualification
Required
A strong portfolio exemplifying talent and experience
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or equivalent art school education
7+ years collective experience at brand, design, and/or in-house retail agencies
Expert user of the latest 3D software applications, such as Blender, SketchUp, 3DS Max or Cinema 4D (the latter two preferred), as well as Adobe Creative Suite
Solid understanding of materials, production techniques and file preparation
Familiarity with using project management tools (Monday.com, etc.)
Outstanding organizational, project management, file-organization and archiving skills
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Process-orientation and self-starting character – as you'll be expected to stay up to date with new techniques and trends through industry involvement
Willingness to learn on the job
A creative and innovative design thinking spirit
A reliably calm disposition when under pressure
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
Preferred
Hand sketching is highly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
64 hours of annual holiday pay
Company
Bolster
Bolster is a brand marketing company that offers branding, animation, and storytelling services.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Jason Hammond
Founding Partner and Brand Director
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