Grow Marketing is a fiercely independent, experiential marketing agency that builds award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, from strategy to creative to execution. We craft compelling experiences that drive consumer action, advocacy and brand conversations. With headquarters in San Francisco, fabrication on both coasts and production teams in top markets, we have executed thousands of programs in all 50 states and around the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We’re growing our in-house Creative Team and are looking for a talented Senior Environments Designer to join the team. If you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced, highly creative environment, this position will surely make use of your design chops.
The position requires the ability execute total creative for marketing events and activations, corporate pop-ups and conferences. This designer will be responsible for the full breadth of designing a project, with guidance and support from the Design Director. Duties include, but are not limited to: creation and presentation of concept art (2D and 3D) from initial conceptualization to final renderings and mock-ups, collaborating across team with account managers and producers, collaborating with external resources and fabricators, managing junior designers and interns, managing design budgets and timelines, décor & furniture specification, development of technical drawings and printed collateral, and supervising on-site installations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Concepting and design of 3D environments, displays, and installations that support brand initiatives and increase audience engagement
Participating in brainstorms and helping to creatively and strategically solve for a client’s needs and objectives
Developing mood boards to convey overall look and feel
Conducting thorough site visits and surveys
Building floor plans and assessing flow and capacities
Building 3D models and rendering concepts for presentations
Creating graphics and preparing print files and mechanicals
Collaborating with other creatives – graphic designers, creative and digital technologists, etc. to develop cohesive and effective design solutions
Interfacing with production and account teams to ensure feasibility of design solutions
Managing both print and fabrication vendor relationships
Managing the design budget alongside the Production lead
Developing and presenting creative decks directly to clients
Creating build mechanicals for custom scenic pieces — detailing and specifying dimensions, materials, finishes, etc.
Mentoring and managing junior designers and interns, or freelance support as needed
Supervising on-site scenic and graphic installations with respective vendors
Styling and/or overseeing stylists, on-site, as needed
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:
Entrepreneurial and very proactive, always looking for ways to better the creative department and Grow as a whole
Upbeat, vocal, positive with a can-do vibe
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent at time management and multitasking, works fast and efficiently under tight timelines — manages stress well
A problem-solver – always looking for a good challenge!
Comfortable working directly with clients and excellent at presentations
Have, at minimum, a basic understanding of graphic design, related programs, and print processes
REQUIREMENTS:
An astounding portfolio of inspired design work
Excellent people and communication skills
Exceptional collaboration with internal and external teams
5+ years professional experience in a related field – experiential marketing agency background a plus
Expert proficiency in SketchUp/3ds Max modeling and rendering skills
Mastery of Vectorworks/AutoCAD
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Environmental/Exhibition Design, Architecture, Interior Design or related field
Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter and portfolio link to jobs@grow-marketing.com with the Subject Line: Senior Environments Designer 2016
San Francisco, USA
Grow Marketing