Midnight Oil · 2 weeks ago
Jr Structural Designer
Shakopee,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMidnight Oil is a leading visual communications company, known for delivering innovative marketing solutions. The Junior Structural Designer will collaborate with the Structural Designers to create temporary and semi-permanent displays and packaging, ensuring client expectations and safety standards are met.
AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketing
Responsibilities
Assist with design, developing, and outputting dimensional mock-ups of POP displays and packaging (folding cartons) utilizing ArtiosCAD, Adobe CC, various CNC cutters, color printers, and materials
Assist with creating and maintaining procedural, instructional, and technical documentation as required
Assist Structural Designers to work directly with Account Executives and Account Managers across Imagine to efficiently execute structural design projects
Work collaboratively with creative design team members for rapid ideation and iterative development
Collaborate with production departments to optimize designs for Imagine’s production capabilities
Assist Structural Designers in consulting with the estimating and production departments to minimize production complexity and costs for Imagine’s operations and clients
Work with Structural Designers to meet and work closely with clients as needed, consistently providing consultative, ethical, and professional support
Participate in and adhere to the implementation of process improvements, including data collection, standardized procedures, automation tools, and technology updates
Develop expertise to identify, translate, and implement factors critical to quality as determined by project stakeholders
Develop skills and expertise to design both POP displays and packaging projects as demand requires
Author and build instruction sheets for clients and other third parties to assemble designs
Develop innovative and strategic structural design solutions across various mediums, from concept to implementation, that translate, support, and activate our clients’ brands
Oversee the 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
Research and incorporate industry trends and technologies, including innovations in printing, design, and graphics
Travel locally or nationally as needed to accompany Structural Designers and Account Executives to audit customer locations, present new products or designs to clients or prospects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, packaging, or merchandising design
Demonstrated proficiency in CAD design software and tools, as well as the creation of typical outputs
Preferred
Designing with multiple materials (e.g., plastics, paperboard, corrugated, motion, lights)
Commercial Printing Industry
Manufacturing environments
POP retail environments
Graphic Design and Art Layout preparation
3D modeling (e.g., SolidWorks)
3D printing
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
Founded in 1978
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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