Graphic & Experience Designer

Taylor Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

PTO and 64 hours of annual holiday pay

Job summary

Bolster, a Taylor company, seeks a Graphic & Experience Designer who blends visual storytelling with strategic thinking. You’ll create print, digital, and environmental design, collaborating with leaders, marketers, engineers, and clients to turn ideas into engaging brand experiences.

Join a team of designers and production specialists to develop identities, campaigns, in-store environments, signage systems, and branded spaces from discovery through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent design education.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of print production processes and file preparation.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, including file management and workflow best practices.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace applications, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• The ability to receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into your work.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A solid understanding of the end-to-end creative process.
• A genuine passion for design, learning, and creative problem-solving.
• A high level of curiosity and a desire to continually improve your craft.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual and experiential design solutions across print, digital, and environmental applications.
• Contribute directly to the development and execution of project deliverables.
• Develop presentations for client proposals, pitches, new business opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Generate a wide range of graphic solutions, including data visualizations, icons, concept illustrations, photo/image treatments, and environmental design concepts.
• Uphold and extend established brand standards through thoughtful, high-quality creative work.
• Generate innovative ideas for 2D, 3D, and digital design projects, including graphics and experiences.
• Provide executional inputs and recommendations around materiality, dimensionality and production specifications.
• Present design ideas and rationale to creative leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to ensure creative solutions align with budgets, timelines, project objectives, and executional requirements.
• Prepare production-ready files and support successful project implementation.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of design trends, materials, fabrication methods, and emerging software & technologies.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Cloud

Print production

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Communication & presentation

Time management

End-to-end creative process

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Blender

SketchUp

Job description

Bolster: Bringing brands to life where people shop, gather, work and play

Founded in 2010, Bolster is a creative and experiential design firm recognized among the top 35 retail design agencies in the United States. We thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, creating cohesive brand experiences that extend from the screen, to the page, to the physical environment. Our team partners with leading brands across retail, fashion, sports, beauty, financial services, healthcare, wellness, food & beverage, and franchising to create engaging experiences that inspire action and build lasting connections.

Your Opportunity

Bolster, a Taylor company, is looking for a Graphic & Experience Designer who is equal parts creative thinker, visual storyteller, and problem solver. We're seeking someone who is naturally curious, relentlessly driven, and passionate about design. Someone who asks questions, explores possibilities, obsesses over details, and is excited by the challenge of turning ideas into real-world impactful brand experiences. You'll join a team of Experience Makers, Brand Builders, and Storytellers made up of designers, strategists, and production specialists. Together, we create everything from visual identities and marketing campaigns, to in-store environments, signage systems, retail experiences, and branded spaces. In this role, you'll collaborate with creative leaders, marketers, engineers, project managers, and clients to develop thoughtful, innovative solutions across print, digital, and physical environments. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to every phase of the creative process—from discovery and ideation, to design development and execution.

Work Authorization

To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual and experiential design solutions across print, digital, and environmental applications.
• Contribute directly to the development and execution of project deliverables.
• Develop presentations for client proposals, pitches, new business opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Generate a wide range of graphic solutions, including data visualizations, icons, concept illustrations, photo/image treatments, and environmental design concepts.
• Uphold and extend established brand standards through thoughtful, high-quality creative work.
• Generate innovative ideas for 2D, 3D, and digital design projects, including graphics and experiences.
• Provide executional inputs and recommendations around materiality, dimensionality and production specifications.
• Present design ideas and rationale to creative leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to ensure creative solutions align with budgets, timelines, project objectives, and executional requirements.
• Prepare production-ready files and support successful project implementation.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of design trends, materials, fabrication methods, and emerging software & technologies.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent design education.
• A strong understanding of typography, color, composition, hierarchy, rhythm, proportion, and visual storytelling.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of print production processes and file preparation.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, including file management and workflow best practices.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace applications, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• The ability to receive feedback constructively and incorporate it into your work.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A solid understanding of the end-to-end creative process.
• A genuine passion for design, learning, and creative problem-solving.
• A high level of curiosity and a desire to continually improve your craft.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to perform under pressure.

We’d Also Love to See

• Experience with Blender, SketchUp, or other 3D visualization software
• Previous experience within a design, branding, experiential, retail, or advertising agency.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, craftsmanship, and a willingness to push creative boundaries.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

Why Bolster?

At Bolster, you'll work alongside talented creatives who believe great ideas come from curiosity, collaboration, and experimentation. We work together, four days a week, in our offices that include a working research & development lab, a curated showroom of work, and over 150,000 sq. ft. of production and fabrication space. We value people who are eager to learn, passionate about their craft, and motivated to do work that makes an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can grow quickly, contribute meaningfully, and help create experiences people remember, we'd love to meet you.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small.

With a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay, Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career.

We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.