What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer, Store Experience position at Spencer's and Spirit Halloween?
Overview
We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”
At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal
We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Career advancement
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus opportunity
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
- 401k with a company match
- 30% merchandise discount
Responsibilities
This position will assist in developing specifications and technical design for Spirit's "In Store Experience" displays and special projects, from concept to design approval. Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Buying teams on storyboard/3D designs, structural engineering, and special effects. Create design specifications for sourcing and production, draft spec-books, validate and approve samples, and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Design cutting edge "In-Store Experience" displays
- Research and create mood boards, inspiration, and presentation decks to present to cross-functional partners and executive teams
- Create and maintain specification sheets, renderings, SketchUp models, and other assets for design team and external partners
- Assist with various processes, timelines, and specifications for display production
- Organize details and due dates for display samples, development and production, and assist in obtaining approvals from Spirit leadership
- Partner with Visual Merchandisers to develop detailed documentation and instruction for training practices and execution in store
- Engineer and translate concepts to detailed 3D/architectural design, using SketchUp, or similar 3D software programs
- Collaborate in execution of graphics/textures/lighting in 3D to prove concepts in 3D and through sampling
- Follow and manage an organized timeline for design creation/approval for production
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Engineering and/or two to three years related experience
- Strong working knowledge of SketchUp or similar 3D/architectural software and Photoshop or similar image/graphic editing software. Experience with Enscape a plus
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher
- Highly creative with an ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work setting
- Strong sketching, illustration, and 3D rendering skills
- Detail oriented, with solid organizational, prioritization and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to travel to stores and other events to research future opportunities
