Senior Designer
- PAVE Global
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Position Location
Wood Dale, IL, US
Position Type
Full Time, Office/In-person
Company Overview
OPTO designs and manufactures retail fixtures for domestic and international markets. We are a design-led company driven by innovation, a passion for helping our clients succeed, and communication. Our team applies creative thinking across customer proposals, product development, and operations to deliver tailored retail solutions. The excitement, innovation, and passion from all of our team members allows us to curate the best solutions for any retail environment.
With in-house engineering and a responsive, collaborative culture, we adapt quickly to customer needs and provide industry-leading speed and reliability, earning long-term partnerships through performance and trust. www.optosystem.com
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced senior retail designer to assist and lead customer accounts aiding in the growth of our business. A designer that is full of curiosity, passion, and creative drive that is ready to be part of a collaborative design team.
The Senior Designer provides creative and technical support to customers for merchandise and display needs. As a problem solver, they contribute to both design and sales, delivering the right solutions for customer projects. The role involves collaborating with other team members, depending on the client and project scope, while focusing on growing high-profile accounts and cross-training designers.
This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is skilled in customer interaction, and maintains enthusiasm and professionalism. Ideal candidates are career-focused, eager to grow professionally, and committed to contributing to the company's long-term success.
Responsibilities
Program management and growth (expand)
Design consultation and use of professional design expertise to drive sales of OPTO products and services
Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, providing proactive and reactive support for inquiries
Leverage product knowledge to recommend solutions, including fixture and layout designs
Develop detailed project proposals with drawings, quotes, and manage documentation, BOMs, and assembly details
Deliver exceptional customer service
Identify areas for improvement, contribute to interdepartmental enhancements, and assist in staff training
Maintain product knowledge to match customer needs with appropriate solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher in Interior Design
Minimum of 5 years of experience in interior design, retail design, or a related industry
Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and online research tools.
Strong understanding of retail environments and fixture-based space planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks effectively
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for creative problem-solving
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate at all organizational level
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support the development of associate designers
Self-motivated and proactive in contributing to the company’s success
Effective time and stress management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Compensation + Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D and life insurance, and paid time off (PTO)
Bonus Incentive program
Casual office environment
A team of passionate, creative, and fun team who is dedicated to the growth of our company
A diverse work experience where you can see projects come to life. Starting with the inception of projects in marketing and business development, to the concept and development in the design and engineering teams, all the way to fabrication and final delivery to our customers
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