Strategic Designer

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Quad to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Quad

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.

 

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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We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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