Creative Display Designer

The Creative Display Designer turns brand goals, client briefs, and merchandising needs into creative, functional retail displays and fixtures that can be produced on budget. This role carries projects from initial concept through 3D modeling and photorealistic presentation, partnering with account teams, production, engineering, and brand partners across multiple retail categories. The ideal candidate combines an original creative perspective with practical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, cost, and buildability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop display and fixture concepts from client briefs, brand guidelines, and merchandising needs.
• Create and build 3D models in Rhino or other approved 3D software and produce photorealistic renderings for client presentations.
• Prepare design information that includes dimensions, materials, finishes, and assembly details for engineering to use in creating engineered drawings.
• Design for real-world constraints, including product weight and capacity, shipping, assembly, store footprint, and cost targets.
• Specify appropriate materials, including wood and sheet goods such as MDF and plywood, metal, acrylic, and printed graphics.
• Partner with production on prototypes, revisions, value engineering, and solutions that support cost-effective manufacturing.
• Participate in client meetings and present design concepts alongside the account team as needed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organized files, revisions, renderings, and drawing packages.
• Bring fresh, original ideas forward while balancing creativity with function, cost, and manufacturability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience designing retail displays, store fixtures, point-of-purchase displays, exhibits, furniture, or similar built products.
• Strong proficiency in Rhino 3D, or equivalent software such as SketchUp, KeyShot, or V-Ray, with willingness to learn Rhino.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of fabrication methods and materials and how design choices affect cost and buildability.
• A portfolio demonstrating both 3D concepts and completed or produced work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong visual communication, presentation, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, interior design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with flooring, home improvement, or other retail programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC, laser cutting, or other digital fabrication methods is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).