Senior Experiential Designer

Star Group•Minneapolis, MN

44d

About The Position

At STAR, we specialize in the design, production & execution of custom brand experiences for our clients. Our work encompasses Trade Show Exhibits, Retail Experiences, Branded Interiors & Events. Wherever a brand lives, STAR is there to make it shine. The STAR Creative group is currently adding a full-time (exempt) Senior Experiential Designer to our team. In this role, designers will create immersive and engaging brand experiences that captivate audiences, leave a lasting impression, and meet client objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Experiential, Environmental or Industrial or related Design field.
Proficiency in 3D software (SketchUp, FormZ, 3DS Max) & 2D software (Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office)
Ability to work collaboratively in a deadline driven environment
Willingness to work beyond 40 hours per week when workload requires it.

Nice To Haves

Successful work experience in events, tradeshow, retail, interiors or related design field is desirable but not required
The ideal candidate for this job will possess strong collaboration, organization & time management skills; along with a commitment to exceeding client expectations, fanatical attention to detail, and an exceptional ability to manage assigned tasks & timelines.

Responsibilities

Working independently, collaboratively or under direction: generate innovative, engaging and highly functional design concepts for experiences that align with client objectives, budget and target audience
Develop compelling renderings/visuals and presentation materials to effectively communicate concepts to internal and external customers.
Collaborate closely with other departments within the company, such as sales, marketing, engineering, and operations, to ensure alignment and coordination in delivering a seamless customer experience and outstanding product
Provide direction to team members or freelance resources as needed to complete assigned work
Create detailed design specifications for estimating and production
Research customers’ brands, products, audience, competitors etc to better understand project context.
Research & source props, materials, objects, and promotional materials for projects.
Research & source stock photography
Participate in or lead key client meetings, pitches, and presentations, helping to showcase the agency's capabilities and building trust and rapport with clients
Conduct project-level discovery independently or under the guidance of a CD
Understand our clients’ needs, translating them into creative solutions and presenting those solutions effectively; connect goals with proposed strategy/tactics and intended outcomes
Seek opportunities to develop relationships with project stakeholders