Designer (Environmental / Retail / Activation) at Propelis | Portland, OR | $60K/yr – $70K/yr

Propelis

Designer (Environmental / Retail / Activation)

Portland, OR (On-site)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end experiential design workflow for immersive brand environments, translating brand guidelines into tangible spaces and systems from concept through fabrication and installation, while collaborating across creative, strategy, and production partners to deliver memorable customer experiences.

Experience design ownership: concept, spatial layouts, fixtures, 3D models, and presentation materials for reviews and clients.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration: partner with Creative Directors, Strategists, Producers, and Fabrication teams to move ideas to production.
Fabrication-ready deliverables: prepare files and documentation for fabrication, print, and vendor handoff, and stay current on industry trends.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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
Occasional travel

Requirements

2-3 years 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
Fluency in 3D modeling software 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 ideas through 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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.

Propelis

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.

318 employees (79 in marketing)

propelis.com