Strategic Designer

Job Description

The Strategic Designer at Quad is responsible for creating realistic virtual retail environments to be used in sales presentations and collateral for Quad’s In-Store business. This role involves providing strategic direction for the graphic design team and creating graphic signage and display concepts for video and virtual walkthroughs of store environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales and clients 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.
• Make strategic design decisions in line with client’s goals.

Requirements

• Graphic design skills are essential, along with 3D design.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dimensions).
• Knowledge of 3D software (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.
• Communication 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 in 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 hired for this position will work at our West Allis Wisconsin facility and support both the internal and external Instore team, managing and working alongside designers, engineers, and administrative staff.