Graphic & Experience Designer
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
Bolster: Bringing brands to life where people shop gatherworkand 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.
Were 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.
Youll 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 youll collaborate with creative leaders marketers engineers project managers and clients to develop thoughtful innovative solutions across print digital and physical environments. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to every phase of the creative processfrom discovery and ideation to design development and execution.
WorkAuthorization:To be considered for the Taylor opportunities candidates mustbe authorized towork 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 timelinesproject 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:
- Bachelors 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 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.
Wed 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.
Theanticipatedannual salary range for this position is $60000 - $70000. 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 onecomponentof Taylor Corporations total compensation and benefits package for employees.
Why Bolster
At Bolster youll 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 150000 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 youre looking for a place where you can grow quickly contribute meaningfully and help create experiences people remember wed love to meet you.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America Taylors 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 worlds most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of categoryexpertiseand10000 employeesspanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. 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) and64 hoursof annual holiday pay.
The Employerretainsthe right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporationis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national originveteranor disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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About Company
Grow your business with Taylor. Build your brand by using a single source for your print, packaging, labeling, marketing and supply chain services.