Designer

Primary Duties / Accountability

Design cost-effective displays for products or goods from conception to completion.
• Design projects - analyze specifications, determine optimal production, prepare preliminary layouts,
• Make material recommendations, Design process includes testing prototypes and materials
• Effectively communicate complete and accurate details to individual departments
• Interact with manufacturing process/quality checks from concept to final output -
• Pound offs. Mylars, Mount, Die Cutting and Assembly Quality checks
• Facilitate ordering process for dies, create complete instruction sheets, carton content/layout/sizes.
• Receive, respond and solve internal and external inquiries and /or complaints
• Interact as liaison between sales team, PM's customer, & manufacturing
• Assist in maintaining a complete photo library of completed projects/white samples.
• Maintain time log for indvidual jobs
• Works independently - regularly excercises judgment and discretion

Secondary Duties / Accountability

• Maintain highly organized, detailed records of complete design specifications & CAD drawings
• Maintain a positive , cooperative, professional attitude toward co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Continually meet or exceed internal and external customer needs / expectations in quality and service
• Maintain organized sample room.
• Rotate display's in display showroom.
• Maintain a good attendance/on time record
• Offer suggestions for problem solving, streamlining processes, etc
• Offer assistance to less experienced employees on job duties / procedures as needs arise
• Assist on projects created by others during times of absence.
• Perform other related duties as requested by Supervisor or Management

• College Degree plus 3 years structural design experience
• Experience with Artios CAD, Photo Shop, Illistrator
• Ability to hand draw or use software design programs
• Excellent organizational skills/ability to multi-task
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous work experience in manufacturing of temporary displays a plus.
• Speak, read, write English

The Baird Display Division creates unique and high-impact temporary and semi-permanent point of purchase displays, merchandisers, and signage that converts interest into action and helps brands stand out from the crowd.