Designer (Environmental Retail Activation)

Marks part of the Propelis Group Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrumfrom brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1900 team members across 25 studios and 20 countries partnering with some of the worlds most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design strategy and craft.

Brand Experience / Environmental / Retail / Activation Design

Were looking for a multi-disciplinary Designer who thrives at the intersection of spatial design brand storytelling and physical experience. This role requires a creative who can think in 3D translate ideas into real-world environments and contribute across environmental industrial and graphic design projects.

Youll help shape branded experiences ranging from retail environments and pop-ups to live activations events fixtures and immersive installations. One day may involve developing spatial concepts for a national brand launch while the next could focus on designing custom retail display elements translating brand systems into physical environments or building presentation-ready 3D models and renderings.

This is a hands-on creative role for someone who understands how brands come to life in space.

• Develop creative concepts for branded environments activations pop-ups retail displays and experiential campaigns
• Create environmental graphics spatial layouts fixture concepts and physical brand moments
• Produce 3D models mockups renderings and presentation materials for internal reviews and client presentations
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors Strategists Producers and Fabrication partners
• Translate brand guidelines into physical experiences and environmental systems
• Support projects from early ideation through production and installation
• Prepare files and documentation for fabrication print production and vendor handoff
• Participate in brainstorms design reviews and creative presentations
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment
• Occasionaltravel
• Stay current on industry trends
• Understand and leverage cultural moments
• Help us continue to build our office culture in the PDX community.
• Do amazing work!

• 23years of experience in experiential environmental retail industrial or spatial design (agency or in-house)
• Strong online portfolio demonstrating an understanding of designing for physical space and customer interaction (see additional info below)
• Fluency in 3D modelingsoftware such as SketchUp (Rhino Cinema 4D Blender or similar tools are a plus)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite especially Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign
• Ability to communicate ideasthrough sketches renderings layouts and presentations
• Understanding of materials fabrication methods environmental graphics and production processes
• Strong typography composition and visual storytelling skills
• Comfortable working across multiple design disciplines and shifting between 2D and 3D thinking
• Highly collaborative with strong communication and organizational skills
• Passion for culture storytelling retail sports entertainment and immersive brand experiences
• A self-starter who can own projects while collaborating across disciplines

• Rendering experience using V-Ray Enscape KeyShot or similar tools
• Motion design or animation knowledge
• Familiarity with fabrication workflows and production constraints
• Ability to art direct photography styling or installation details on-site
• Any knowledge of Figma

Applicants should submit a portfolio showcasing:

• Environmental and spatial design work
• Experiential activations or retail concepts
• 3D modeling/rendering capabilities
• Examples of graphic systems applied in physical space
• Process thinking from concept through execution

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $60000 - $70000 USD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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