Sr. Product Developer - Retail Display Designer

Sr. Product Developer - Retail Display Designer

Location: Rogers, MN 55374

Hiring Basis: 6-month contract to permanent basis, but willing to consider on a direct hire basis.

Pay: $38-$48/Hourly/W2 Contract to permanent/80-100k Direct

Lotus Technical has a 6-month contract to permanent role for a Sr. Product Developer - Retail Display Designer for our client located in Rogers, MN. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A Sr. Product Developer who is creative with innovative thinking skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

The product developer is responsible for analyzing customer expectations of new designs and products related to Store Fixtures and Merchandising Displays. With an understanding of expectations new and creative designs that meet both company and client expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer and facilitate company’s product development cycle, per project, with consideration of costs, time, functionality, and manufacturability.

Partner with Sales team to translate business objectives into tailored client presentations and visual stories including case studies, renderings, and product design enhancements relative to client brand.

Independent Project Ownership: Manage the full design lifecycle from initial concept to final prototype.

Provide technical product support and guidance for new and existing products to Sales team, Project Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Estimating departments.

Design and develop drawings for client review and approval process.

Develop fabrication drawings for vendor quoting and fabrication.

Risk Management; Primary responsibility for identifying and addressing fixture designs from physical risks ensuring that every design is optimized for both public safety and long-term operational reliability.

Review and approve all revision-controlled documentation, per project, including but not limited to production drawings, bill of materials, and cut lists.

Provide accurate and clear direction of status and next step to departmental resources.

Have the ability to communicate with clients, vendors and staff to deliver cost effect high quality products to our customers.

Manage multiple priorities and complex tasks, while displaying professional approach.

Develop and recommend timely solutions to problems.

Mentor and train peers and other department members as needed.

Help in other areas as seen fit by Director of Engineering.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree drafting/design is desired but not required.

7+ years of experience with store fixture/display design with emphasis in wood and metal manufacturing or related industry.

Be familiar with general drafting standards and store fixture or cabinet construction techniques.

Must be proficient with SolidWorks. Experience with SolidWorks Visualize is a plus.

Specialized skill in creating high-end presentations to deliver new business solutions

Strong organizational skills to prioritize competing deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment

Capability to effectively convey design principles to customers and non-design partners, particularly the sales and leadership teams

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written and oral form.

Must possess effective communication skills when working with sales managers, project managers, engineers, manufacturing supervisors, manufacturing team leaders, drafters, detailers, and purchasing. Must maintain good working relationships with clients and vendors.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.