Design Engineer (Retail & Experiential Environments)

Taylor Corporation•Beaverton, OR

10d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI), a division of Taylor Corporation, is looking for a Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing and engineering immersive retail, event, and experiential environments to bring brands to life. The Design Engineer will collaborate with Creative, Sales, Manufacturing, and Prototyping teams to transform concepts into innovative physical experiences for customers and support leading brands. The position is suitable for individuals who enjoy balancing creativity with technical problem-solving, developing unique display solutions that are visually impactful, structurally sound, and ready for production. Responsibilities span from retail fixtures and POP displays to trade show exhibits, branded environments, and architectural signage, turning ideas into reality from concept through installation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Design, Exhibit Design, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
2+ years of experience designing custom retail fixtures, experiential environments, exhibits, branded spaces, displays, or related products
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and structural concepts
Ability to translate creative ideas into manufacturable solutions
Experience creating detailed drawings and documentation for fabrication or production
Strong visual communication and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail environments, store design, trade shows, exhibits, experiential marketing, or branded environments
Experience designing custom fixtures, casework, millwork, or merchandising systems
Familiarity with metal fabrication, extrusion systems, tube structures, and welded assemblies
Understanding of CNC routing, laser cutting, fabrication, and finishing processes
Experience with prototype development and design iteration
Knowledge of architectural signage, dimensional branding, or environmental graphics
Rendering or visualization experience using tools such as KeyShot, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, Revit, or similar platforms
A portfolio showcasing retail, experiential, exhibit, architectural, fixture, or display design work

Responsibilities

Design custom retail, experiential, and event environments from concept through production
Translate creative concepts, renderings, and brand visions into buildable display solutions
Develop innovative retail fixtures, branded environments, exhibits, and merchandising displays
Create 3D CAD models, shop drawings, fabrication packages, and assembly documentation
Engineer retail casework, store fixtures, display structures, and branded installations
Collaborate with Creative teams to ensure designs maintain both visual impact and structural integrity
Evaluate materials including wood, laminates, metals, composites, acrylics, and hybrid substrates
Develop solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability, and cost
Partner with Prototype Engineers and manufacturing teams to validate designs and support testing
Support installation planning and field execution for custom projects
Ensure designs align with production capabilities across fabrication and manufacturing processes
Provide technical expertise in support of custom client opportunities