Strategic Designer

Dev•Lannon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way. The 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.

Requirements

Graphic design skills are essential along with 3D design
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)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Commination and presentation skills
Comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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