Senior 3D/Industrial Designer

WPP Unite Overview

There’s never been a more exciting time in marketing, as media and commerce continue to merge to drive meaningful consumer experiences. As one of the most innovative CPG companies in the world, Unilever, the maker of iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann’s, TRESemmé, Degree and many others, is adapting to this rapidly changing landscape with the help of WPP and its unparalleled network of agencies. 

The newly-created unit, WPP Unite, will be the pioneering force at this intersection, led by two of WPP’s most dynamic agencies: GroupM and Barrows, operating as ONE end to end strategy, design, and execution powerhouse.

GroupM will bring their media thought-leadership and performance expertise, combined with the retail and commercial expertise of Barrows to deliver integrated, end-to-end programs for the entire Unilever portfolio of iconic, household brands. True to its name, the team operates with a unified vision, from initial strategy to final execution, leveraging our collective expertise in design, engineering, and media integration to craft world-class brand programming. 

WPP Unite, comprised of the best talent in the industry, will pioneer a truly integrated agency model and drive unprecedented growth for Unilever in the years to come.

Barrows

Barrows brings 40 years of expertise in retail design and marketing, and excels in leveraging insights and cutting-edge digital strategies to create engaging omni-channel experiences.



As a key part of WPP Unite, Barrows will  help shape the future of commerce marketing across renowned brand categories and retailers, and drive meaningful results for one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies.

Within the WPP Unite structure Barrows is seeking a dynamic Senior 3D/Industrial Designer who is passionate about consumer-centered design. You will be instrumental in developing a truly diverse range of creative 3D design solutions, using your range of experience across spatial, experiential, and interior design (visual merchandising and retail design are favorable.) You will be leading projects and ensuring they are delivered to an exceptional standard. Working in a creative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll be challenged to design commercially viable retail displays, categories, and entire environments that are beautiful and practical. Using strong values and vision you will support and guide junior team members with dedication to excellence. You will liaise with clients, retail specialists, graphic designers, and engineers to create designs from conceptual sketching all the way through to final rendered designs and basic prototype validations. Our retail solutions are created using top-end design packages, incorporating brand identities and with the retail environment in mind.

In addition to bringing a killer attitude and energy, this individual must be able to:

• Sit as a core part of the creative team working across multi-faceted design of experiences in retail spaces and with product displays.
• Take a leading role for 3D design to develop fully rationalized 3D designs and visuals based on ideas or creative concepts in projects involving campaigns and experiences from ideation and design, to animation and execution.
• Work closely with cross functional teams and directly with clients leading projects, building their trust and confidence in creative/design solutions at every stage.
• Develop and deliver inspiring creative presentations to clients that communicate ideas through mood imagery and description using adequate detailing to convey best in class creative concepts while inspiring others.
• Using a solid understanding of build, production and the technical aspects of the design process, work closely with production team to make sure timelines and budgets and design visions are honored through to final implementation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments, Such as Advanced renderings, Interactive products, Automation, AR/VR, Task & project managements. 
• Manage and/or mentor junior creatives and freelancers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Review project requirements and propose visual solutions that meet the client's needs.
• Distill creative feedback, and always find ways to build on ideas- maintaining high quality work

• 5+ years of post-graduate, professional design experience
• A degree in Industrial Design, 3D Product Design, or related
• Competency in 3D CAD software manufacture modeling
• Proficiency in 3D Studio Max for design rendering - 3DS Max preferred, but proficiency in blender, c4d or other similar applications will be considered
• Proficiency in Adobe CS
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to communicate and present 
• Design knowledge in a marketing/FMCG environment preferred
• Experience in shopper marketing, retail design skills preferred
• Sketching (Digital preferred)
• Friendly and dynamic disposition with strong interpersonal capabilities
• Decisive, driven, and logical thinker
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
• Ability to lead by example and perform well under pressure
• Good mechanical/structural aptitude and knowledge of various materials and their associated manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000*

*exact compensation will be determined based on individual experience

Benefits include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!)
• 401K with a % match
• Various maternity/paternity leave options
• Fully funded disability and life insurance options
• Headspace subscription
• Wellness Stipend
• and more....