Graphic & Experience Designer

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

Job summary

Bolster, a Taylor company, is seeking a Graphic & Experience Designer who is equal parts creative thinker, visual storyteller, and problem solver. You’ll collaborate with leaders, marketers, engineers, and clients to turn ideas into real-world brand experiences across print, digital, and physical environments.

You’ll join a team of Experience Makers and Brand Builders and contribute to every phase from discovery to execution while upholding brand standards in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent design education.
• Strong typography, color, composition, hierarchy and visual storytelling.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Working knowledge of print production processes and file prep.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail with file management.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
• Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both visual and verbal.
• Ability to receive feedback constructively and apply it.
• Excellent time-management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end creative process.
• Genuine passion for design, learning, and creative problem-solving.
• Curiosity and desire to continually improve craft.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual and experiential design solutions across print, digital, and environmental applications.
• Contribute directly to 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 knowledge of design trends, materials, fabrication methods, and emerging software & technologies.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Typography & Visual storytelling

Communication & presentation

Time-management

Curiosity & lifelong learning

Collaborative attitude

End-to-end creative process

Feedback integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Blender

SketchUp

Google Workspace

Monday.com

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 will 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.

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, certi