Retail Display Designer

United Displaycraft, a premier manufacturer of P.O.P. displays and retail fixtures located in the Northwest Chicago suburbs is seeking an exceptional display designer with 1 -5 years industry experience. We are a stable family owned company with almost 60 years experience serving some of the biggest brands and retailers.

Candidates should have an Industrial Design or similar artistic background and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used in the construction of permanent displays and fixtures. We are looking for an innovative designer who can deliver multiple solutions to customer requests that are imaginative and well aligned with the brands we serve. Responsibilities will include brainstorming, sketch development, modeling and rendering of finished concepts into presentations, creation of setup instruction sheets and material research. This position will include direct interface with account executives, clients, engineers, estimators, production staff and outside vendors. Our ideal candidate would have excellent organizational and creative skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment, capable of running multiple projects and a passion for retail design.  This is a full time position with a competitive salary, benefits package and an opportunity for growth in an exciting creative environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent 
• Excellent sketching and rapid ideation skills
• Good sense of current fashion, product and retail trends
• Proficient modeling ability using SolidWorks or similar 3D software
• Experience using 3D Studio Max or similar software (animation ability a plus)
• Excellent graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to develop concepts that align with the stylistic requirements of the brand
• Effective skills using Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to research materials and processes
• Experience in metal, plastic, wood and printing techniques
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Experience in the P.O.P. industry a plus

For consideration, please e-mail resume to:

designresumes2013@uniteddisplaycraft.com