Creative Brand Designer

Dahl Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a Creative Brand Designer in Minneapolis, MN for a 4-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on enterprise-wide creative initiatives, spanning executive presentations, branded communications, retail experiences, and exhibits.

The ideal candidate will bring visual storytelling, brand identity, editorial design, and exhibit design strengths, with a collaborative, fast-paced work style and ability to work onsite four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of professional editorial/graphic design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience as a Brand Designer/Creative Graphic Designer delivering varied design work across editorial, brand identity, and presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and design solutions for presentations, exhibits, retail experiences, signage, and branded communications.
• Create editorial, graphic, and exhibit assets that convey ideas and strategies.
• Translate complex concepts into engaging visual stories via infographics, presentations, and immersive experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine creative solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support physical design production including printing, mounting, and installation of signage and displays.

Skills

Brand design

Editorial design

Presentation design

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Title: Creative Brand Designer Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid - onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) Job Type: 4 Month Contract Compensation: $37.00 - $48.00 per hour (W2) Industry: Retail

About the Role

Our firm is partnering with a leading national retailer to hire a Creative Brand Designer who will support an internal design consulting team focused on enterprise-wide creative initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from executive presentations and branded communications to physical retail experiences, product displays, exhibits, and immersive environments. The ideal candidate is a versatile designer who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and can bring creative concepts to life through strong visual storytelling, brand design, editorial design, and exhibit design.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and design solutions for presentations, exhibits, retail experiences, signage, and branded communications.
• Create editorial, graphic, and exhibit design assets that effectively communicate ideas and business strategies.
• Translate complex concepts into engaging visual stories through infographics, presentations, and immersive experiences.
• Conduct research, trend analysis, mood board creation, and concept exploration to inform design direction.
• Develop product mockups, prototypes, technical specifications, and design guidelines.
• Execute designs within established brand standards while also contributing to the evolution of visual systems and brand expressions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to gather feedback and refine creative solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support physical design production, including printing, mounting, cutting materials, installing signage, assembling displays, and assisting with exhibit setup.
• Utilize Generative AI tools and emerging design technologies to enhance creative workflows and output quality.
• Ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in editorial design, graphic design, visual communications, or a related creative discipline.
• Experience as a Brand Designer and Creative Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating a broad range of design work.
• Advanced proficiency in: Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with: Art Direction Typography Presentation Design Editorial Design Concept Development Illustration Product Mockups Prototyping Sketch Exhibit Design Brand Identity Development Signage and Environmental Graphics
• Strong understanding of end-to-end design processes, including research, ideation, concept development, execution, and refinement.
• Proficiency with Generative AI solutions and emerging design technologies.
• Strong visual communication, storytelling, and presentation-building skills.
• Experience designing within established brand guidelines while developing innovative visual concepts.
• Excellent project management, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Comfortable performing physical design and installation tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with exhibit installations, ladders, displays, fixtures, and signage.
• Ability to work on-site a minimum of four days per week (Monday through Thursday) in the Minneapolis area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 2D Animation.
• Graphic and video editing expertise.
• Product design experience.
• Experience creating immersive environments and experiential design solutions.
• Experience utilizing advanced AI-enhanced creative workflows.
• Background in retail, consumer products, experiential marketing, or branded environments.
• Experience working with executive-level presentations and visual communications.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.