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StudioXAG​ ​is​ ​looking​ ​for​ ​an​ ​experienced​ ​and​ ​confident​ ​3D​ ​designer​ ​to​ ​join​ ​its​ ​team​ ​in​ ​east​ ​London.

StudioXAG specialise in concept, design and fabrication for retail environments. Our projects range from global window roll-outs to pop-up shops and show-stopping bespoke displays, we take pride in executing all of our work to the highest standard. Visual storytelling is at the heart of our work, with a strong ability to tailor our approach to the core brand values and aesthetics of our clients.

Our​ ​suitable​ ​candidate​ ​would​ ​be​ ​joining​ ​a​ ​medium-sized​ ​team​ ​in​ ​a​ ​challenging,​ ​exciting​ ​and​ ​creative​ ​environment. They​ ​will​ ​have​ ​the​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​work​ ​with​ ​great​ ​brands​ ​on​ ​interesting​ ​projects,​ ​be​ ​involved​ ​in​ ​all​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​the process​ ​from​ ​research​ ​to​ ​production​ ​and​ ​implementation​ ​and​ ​see​ ​their​ ​work​ ​’go​ ​live’​ ​within​ ​a​ ​very​ ​short​ ​space​ ​of time.

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The​ ​role​ ​will​ ​be​ ​heavily​ ​creative,​ ​however​ ​it​ ​is​ ​essential​ ​that​ ​the​ ​candidate​ ​has​ ​a​ ​good​ ​understanding​ ​of manufacturing​ ​techniques​ ​and​ ​materials​ ​and​ ​has​ ​a​ ​technical​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​how​ ​things​ ​are​ ​made.

The role:

• producing​ ​initial​ ​concept​ ​mock-ups​ ​and​ ​visualisations
• detailed​ ​design​ ​development​ ​work
• producing​ ​final​ ​visualisations​ ​using​ ​Google​ ​SketchUp​ ​and​ ​Adobe​ ​Creative​ ​Suite
• collaborating​ ​with​ ​internal​ ​technical​ ​team,​ ​project​ ​managers​ ​and​ ​production​ ​team​ ​to​ ​deliver​ ​fully​ ​resolved​ ​designs
• artworking and file preparation for print including print specifications
• producing detailed specification packs and toolkit guidelines

Our​ ​ideal​ ​designer​ will ​have:

• a ​minimum​ ​of​ ​three​ ​years’​ ​previous​ ​3D​ ​design​ ​experience​ ​in​ ​a​ ​design​ ​studio,​ ​ideally​ ​in​ ​a​ ​retail​ ​design​ ​agency​/visual merchandising​ ​department​ ​(in-house​ ​or​ ​agency)
• a​ ​keen​ ​creative​ ​eye,​ ​with​ ​the​ skills​ ​to​ ​generate​ ​storytelling​ ​concepts​ ​for​ ​brands​ ​to​ ​help​ ​reinforce​ ​brand messages/sell​ ​specific​ ​products.​ ​To​ ​understand​ ​and​ ​distinguish​ ​a​ ​brand’s​ ​core​ ​message,​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​fully​ ​interpret briefs​ ​and​ ​deliverables
• an​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​marketing​ ​strategies​ ​to​ ​create​ ​hype​ ​around​ ​pop-up​ ​spaces,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​​​social media​ ​activations​ ​and​ ​digital/virtual​ ​reality
• expert​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​SketchUp​ ​and​ ​Adobe​ ​Creative​ ​Suite
• an​ ​active​ ​interest​ ​in​ ​all​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​design,​ ​with​ ​an​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​fashion​ ​and​ ​lifestyle​ ​brands
• the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​produce​ ​quick,​ ​high-quality​ ​work
• a good ​understanding​ ​of​ ​fabrication​ ​and​ ​assembly​ ​processes,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​materials –​ ​excellent​ ​time​ ​management​ ​and​ ​communication​ ​skills

This is a full-time position with an immediate start, based at our studios in east London.

If you think this role would suit you, please submit a portfolio, cover letter and CV using the ‘apply’ link below.

Please only apply if you have relevant experience.

Salary: £28,000-£38,000 (dependant on experience)

Benefits: 23 days holiday, annual research trips to Europe, free breakfast, pension, fun team and great company culture, pizza lunches and Friday beers!

www.studioxag.com

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