Forge Graphic Works, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Art Director
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForge Graphic Works, Inc. is a team of creative thinkers and skilled makers specializing in large-scale retail graphics and immersive brand experiences. They are seeking an Art Director who can develop and drive creative visions for consumer-focused retail graphics, ensuring high-quality and impactful designs while collaborating with designers and managing projects from concept to manufacturing.
Graphic DesignManufacturingPrintingProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop and drive the creative vision for consumerfocused retail graphics and displays with strong attention to detail and creative excellence
Present your creative vision in client meetings, advocating for bold ideas and innovative solutions
Ensure all creative work aligns with client goals and exceeds expectations in quality and impact
Collaborate with 2D and 3D designers to evolve our inhouse manufacturing offerings — including digital and interactive possibilities
Support our internal design team in final file prep for print and 3D projects (product displays, fixtures, retail windows, and large graphic installations)
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years agency or corporate design experience
Diverse creative thinker and designer with excellent sense of design, typography, and layout, especially at large scale
Ability to conceptualize and render 3D design projects including product displays, retail windows, and fixtures
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Mentoring and inspiring designers and production designers
Strong knowledge of retail culture and design trends
Superior knowledge of design programs and ability to build or oversee final art prep
Preferred
SketchUp or similar 3D rendering skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with employer match
Company
Forge Graphic Works, Inc.
We are a group of design and print experts specializing in large format graphic manufacturing, installation and fulfillment services for retail spaces, museums, events, and corporate environments.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase