Structural Designer

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

Position Summary:

This role involves collaborating with Account Executives, Account Managers, the PMO, and clients to create innovative, unique, and cost-effective temporary and semi-permanent POP displays, store signage, decor, and packaging. An additional valuable skill set includes production art and design, supporting the creation of original and adapted content for prototypes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Create, design, and output dimensional POP displays and packaging (folding cartons) utilizing ArtiosCAD.
• Output detailed technical documentation.
• Work with all Account Executives and Account Managers across Imagine.
• Work collaboratively with other creative design team members for rapid ideation.
• Work closely with the estimating department to determine production costs and savings.
• Collaborate with production departments to optimize designs for our production capabilities.
• Meet and work closely with clients in a consultative, ethical, and professional manner.
• Travel both locally and nationally as required.
• Work safely and abide by established safety policies and procedures. Identify and follow-up on unsafe conditions.
• Participate in implementation of process improvement for internal/external customers through data collection, standardized procedures, and teamwork.
• Be able to identify factors critical to quality as determined by the customer and translate to production team.
• This position will float between POP display and packaging work as demand requires.
• Creation of instruction sheets for your designs.
• Develop innovative, strategic, and innovative design solutions across mediums from concept through implementation that translate, support, and activate our customer's brands.
• Oversee production of deliverables while coordinating internal management and timelines.
• Provide perspectives on design and brands for both internal discussion and client meetings.
• Participate in the creative and strategic brainstorming process.
• Stay current with market research and development efforts within the industry including graphic and visual trends.
• May accompany Account Executives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
• Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in equipment that can be adapted to company operations

Mandatory Qualifications:

• College degree in industrial design, packaging, or merchandising designs and/or 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in projects that use multiple materials (plastics, paperboard, corrugated, motion, lights).
• Proficiency in digital design software and tools as well as the creation of typical outputs.
• A willingness to broaden expertise to other areas of design while refining proficiency in primary abilities.
• Ability to quickly concept multiple design solutions and evaluate directions.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a highly collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Art and layout preparation
• Experience in 3D modeling (SolidWorks)
• Experience with 3D Printing
• Materials research & development

Knowledge and Skills:

• ArtiosCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of Digital Cutters (i.e., Kongsberg, Zund)
• Knowledge of Engineering
• Knowledge of manufacturing
• Knowledge of Retail environments
• Mockup sample creation

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional walking.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.
• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time working with computers.
• Travel, as needed by client.
• Chemicals:
  N/A
• Setting up displays with product.
• Ability to lift, push and pull.

The national pay range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.