Retail Designer, Beauty - Industrial Color LA

The Senior Retail Designer provides support to the Visual Merchandising team working onsite at our client in El Segundo, CA. They report to the Store Design Manager, they are responsible for assisting in the production, creation, and adaptation of graphics, production files, fixture/store design, 3D rendering and various architectural needs regarding various retail environments such as shop in shop, free standing stores, pop up events, trade shows and more.

Job requirements:

• Candidate should be strong graphically but have abilities and understanding of architectural design.
• Must have ability to develop graphics, some architectural drawings, 3D renders, and presentation boards to convey construction, design intent, and merchandising requirements of retail environments and fixtures.
• Must be able to contribute and work well within a collaborative team, but also be capable of taking initiative in completing assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a timely manner.
• Must maintain a sense of urgency when needed and always possess the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be capable of aiding in the creation, development, adaptation, and execution of new design efforts regarding new retail fixtures, store layouts, visual and store displays, graphic applications, and overall creative efforts for retail stores, shop in shop, chain, pop ups, as well as tradeshows.
• Aids in the development of 3D renderings and design intent drawings for internal meetings, vendors and stores for local execution. Must be extremely fluent in SketchUp.
• Build print ready files for direct submission to print vendors for prototypes.
• Maintains working calendars and timelines to ensure timely rollout of all materials.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Printing / Production assisting with proofing and press checks.
• Keeps files organized on servers for easy retrieval.
• Maintains brand consistency throughout all touch points.
• Ability to take direction.
• Must possess strong communication and organization skills with ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Must foster good interaction with cross functional partners as well as internal teams.
• Strong technical skills with full understanding of how to develop structures and displays.
• Excellent layout and design capabilities. Pays attention to the details.
• Able to professionally prepare files for production [link files, follow file naming and storage protocols].
• Must stay up to date with industry developments and tools.
• Must be able to function well within a fast-paced always evolving environment.
• Must be willing to contribute creatively to the team and possess strong creative skills.

Requirements

• 5 years of solid graphic, store, fixture design experience, preferably in retail or beauty, with a degree in graphic design / architectural design, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or related field
• Retail merchandising experience, a plus
• Exceptional SketchUp skills
• Exceptional Adobe Creative Suite fluency (Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Word / Excel)
• AutoCAD skills preferred but not required

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, and employee discounts as well as PTO.

Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Coty, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...