2D/3D Retail Designer

CoCreativ•El Segundo, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, and technically skilled 2D/3D Designer to support our luxury beauty client's creative and marketing teams based in El Segundo, CA. Operating in a dynamic hybrid model, you will play a crucial role in bringing our brand’s physical and visual presence to life across various retail landscapes. This unique position sits at the intersection of high-aesthetic graphic design, 3D retail environment planning, and hands-on visual merchandising. You will be responsible for everything from initial concept rendering to preparing flawless print-ready files and physically overseeing the installation of prototypes. If you have a keen eye for beauty and fashion, a strong understanding of structural fixture design, and a passion for creating immersive consumer experiences in environments like Sephora and Ulta, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Retail/Industrial Design, or a closely related creative field.
3+ years of professional experience in graphic, store, or retail fixture design—ideally within the beauty, cosmetics, or luxury retail sectors.
Direct experience designing for major multi-brand beauty environments, specifically Sephora and/or Ulta Beauty (understanding their specific planograms, visual guidelines, and compliance rules is highly preferred).
Expert-level mastery of SketchUp paired with rendering engines like V-Ray and/or Enscape.
Exceptional fluency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop for pre-press, presentation building, and asset creation.
Highly skilled in PowerPoint to craft clean, persuasive design decks for leadership and external retail partners, alongside standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
Good understanding of generative AI platforms to facilitate rapid mood-boarding and concept image creation.
An impeccable eye for luxury beauty, fashion, and editorial typography.
Strong technical understanding of materials, retail structures, and structural integrity.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design decisions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment; open to constructive design feedback and collaborative iterations.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD skills are a highly valued plus.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, render, and adapt designs for shop-in-shops, free-standing boutiques, pop-up events, trade show booths, and window displays.
Develop high-fidelity 3D renderings and design intent drawings to pitch ideas internally, brief vendors, and guide local execution.
Create and adapt graphic strips, headers, glorifiers, point-of-sale (POS) displays, and technical print layouts.
Build precise, production-ready pre-press files (including linking assets, maintaining strict file naming structures, and applying bleed/die lines) for direct vendor submission.
Physically set up, test, and audit prototype graphics and fixtures on retail gondolas.
Participate in active proofing and press checks to guarantee absolute brand consistency.
Actively contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and utilize modern tools (including AI-assisted concept generation) to iterate designs rapidly.
Manage multiple project timelines simultaneously under tight deadlines, ensuring all creative assets are cataloged, organized, and delivered with a strong sense of urgency.