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Form of workThe Strategic Designer is responsible for creating realistic virtual retail environments that can be used as part of sales presentations & collateral for Quad's In-Store business targeted towards clients, prospective clients and market segments. In addition, the Strategic Designer is responsible for providing the overarching strategic direction for the graphic design team members to creatively provide concepts to support, while also creating graphic signage and display concepts that can be used for video and virtual walkthrough of store environments.
Responsibilities include:.
- Work closely with sales and client to understand their retail environment
- Design and render 2D/3D signage, displays, and retail store environment concepts utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and ESKO Store Visualizer
- Collaborate effectively with Business Development (BD) VP, BD Director, Director of Account Management and Design team members to agree on strategy, deliverables and timeframes
- Develop prototypes, both blank and full color
- Ability to make strategic design decisions in line with client's goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graphic design skills are essential along with 3D design
- Additional capabilities
- Adobe Creative Suite (ex. Illustrator, Photoshop, Dimensions)
- Knowledge of 3D software (ex. 3D Studio Max, Maya, 4D Cinema, Strata)
- Knowledge of 3D store visualization software (ESKO Store Visualizer)
- Knowledge of ESKO Artios Cad preferred
- Knowledge of ESKO Studio Essentials (Adobe Illustrator plug-in)
- Knowledge of die making process and set up of die files for production is a plus.
- Knowledge of mixed materials such as corrugate, SBS card stock, foam core, PETG, styrene, and sintra.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Commination and presentation skills
- Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A.S. or B.S. or BFA in Industrial Design or Graphic Design and continued certifications with software
- Business experience as an Industrial or Graphic Design position with Display, Signage and Store Buildouts
- Portfolio Demonstrating POP driven concepts. Mixed materials including Corrugate, Plastics & Permanent Materials
SPECIAL NOTE:
The person who is hired for this position will work at our West Allis Wisconsin facility. They will help support both the internal and external Instore team while managing and working alongside designers, engineers and administrative staff.
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