3D Generalist/Industrial Designer

Dolmen; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Northeast Minneapolis seeks a 3D Generalist/Industrial Designer to create assets for print, retail, and digital applications. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to develop innovative 3D designs while adhering to client brand standards. Responsibilities include concepting various 3D assets, reviewing existing designs, and integrating graphics. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on impactful design solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of agency or relevant professional experience.
• Experience in designing assets for retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Concepting and developing a variety of 3D assets.
• Integrating 2D graphics into 3D designs.
• Communicating with the creative director and project managers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

Rhino

Sketchup

Blender

Cinema 4D

TwinMotion

Unity

Job description

The Opportunity

WORKSHOP is a Northeast Minneapolis multi-hyphenate design agency that brings people and brands together in physical and digital spaces. We are seeking a new 3D Generalist/Industrial Designer who will assist in the creation of a variety of assets for print, retail, and digital applications. The ideal candidate is an organized problem solver who is passionate about creating exceptional, cutting-edge 3D, graphic, and environmental work. This role will work with a team of designers to build assets that match supplied specifications and maintain client brand standards.

As a 3D Generalist/Industrial Designer at WORKSHOP, you will play an integral role in executing successful and impactful campaigns on behalf of our clients. Preferred qualifications include:

• 2-5 years of agency or relevant professional experience
• Experience in concepting and designing assets for retail environments, including fixtures, environmental graphics, experiential touchpoints, and full-scale environments.
• Experience with fabrication, including conceptualization and prototyping.
• Experience with MacOS, Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects and others as needed), Figma, Rhino, Sketchup, Blender, Cinema 4D, TwinMotion, and Unity (or similar 3D software and visualization engines).
• Comfortability working within existing brand standards, including with logos, color systems, and typography (knowledge of print production and preflight experience is a plus).
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to create in partnership with designers, project managers, and creative leadership.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to discuss design rationale with team members and partners as needed.
• Experience and comfort in interpreting and applying feedback from clients and partners (both internal and external).

This position reports to the Creative Director at WORKSHOP. While day-to-day responsibilities evolve and change regularly at WORKSHOP, key responsibilities for this role will likely include:

• Concepting and developing a wide variety of 3D assets, including standalone fixtures, full-scale retail environments, environmental graphics, and more.
• Reviewing and evolving existing 3D designs and files.
• Integrating 2D graphics into 3D designs.
• Developing playbooks and guidelines for retail environments.
• Participating in spec and exploratory work, including large-scale activations and environments, augmented reality experiences, digital activations and more.
• Communicating frequently with the creative director, design lead, project managers, production managers, and other partners; ensuring timelines and internal milestones are adhered to.

Please send a copy of your resume and portfolio link to [e-mail]. In your email, please briefly introduce yourself and describe why you think this position is a good fit for your skills and interests. If you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are foremost looking for a great team member and want to hear from all interested candidates. Compensation (including salary, benefits package and bonus structure) to be based on candidate experience and qualifications.

WORKSHOP is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We recruit, employ, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

Location

The Opportunity

3D Generalist/Industrial Designer

WORKSHOP is a Northeast Minneapolis multi-hyphenate design agency that brings people and brands together in physical and digital spaces. We are seeking a new 3D Generalist/Industrial Designer who will assist in the creation of a variety of assets for print, retail, and digital applications. The ideal candidate is an organized problem solver who is passionate about creating exceptional, cutting-edge 3D, graphic, and environmental work. This role will work with a team of designers to build assets that match supplied specifications and maintain client brand standards.

As a 3D Generalist/Industrial Designer at WORKSHOP, you will play an integral role in executing successful and impactful campaigns on behalf of our clients. Preferred qualifications include:

• 2-5 years of agency or relevant professional experience
• Experience in concepting and designing assets for retail environments, including fixtures, environmental graphics, experiential touchpoints, and full-scale environments.
• Experience with fabrication, including conceptualization and prototyping.
• Experience with MacOS, Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects and others as needed), Figma, Rhino, Sketchup, Blender, Cinema 4D, TwinMotion, and Unity (or similar 3D software and visualization engines).
• Comfortability working within existing brand standards, including with logos, color systems, and typography (knowledge of print production and preflight experience is a plus).
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to create in partnership with designers, project managers, and creative leadership.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to discuss design rationale with team members and partners as needed.
• Experience and comfort in interpreting and applying feedback from clients and partners (both internal and external).

This position reports to the Creative Director at WORKSHOP. While day-to-day responsibilities evolve and change regularly at WORKSHOP, key responsibilities for this role will likely include:

• Concepting and developing a wide variety of 3D assets, including standalone fixtures, full-scale retail environments, environmental graphics, and more.
• Reviewing and evolving existing 3D designs and files.
• Integrating 2D graphics into 3D designs.
• Developing playbooks and guidelines for retail environments.
• Participating in spec and exploratory work, including large-scale activations and environments, augmented reality experiences, digital activations and more.
• Communicating frequently with the creative director, design lead, project managers, production managers, and other partners; ensuring timelines and internal milestones are adhered to.

Please send a copy of your resume and portfolio link to [e-mail]. In your email, please briefly introduce yourself and describe why you think this position is a good fit for your skills and interests. If you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are foremost looking for a great team member and want to hear from all interested candidates. Compensation (including salary, benefits package and bonus structure) to be based on candidate experience and qualifications.

WORKSHOP is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We recruit, employ, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

Location

Northeast Minneapolis

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