Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We’re looking for a talented Structural Designer to join our team and bring creativity to life through innovative 3D design. In this role, you’ll model and analyze both new and existing 3D structures to support the creation of custom displays and graphics that wow our customers. You’ll collaborate closely with our Creative, Product Development, and Sales teams to design functional, visually stunning solutions that align with client needs and timelines.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring experience in 2D and 3D modeling software, a solid understanding of project management and critical paths, and a passion for turning ideas into reality.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (this position requires an on-site presence at our Chanhassen, MN location)

A variety of these traits will help land you this job. If you have:

a Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years of related software experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, ArtiosCAD, and MS Office programs or Google Docs.
5 years’ experience in retail design with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in structural engineering of displays/signs
experience and knowledge of production processes and working within a team of cross-functional professionals
strong portfolio and elevated sense of spatial visualization, design, 3-D, color, layout and typography required

On top of that you must:

have the ability to translate creative concepts into precise, three-dimensional structural designs.
be proficient in generating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component specifications using ArtiosCAD.
be capable of operating corrugated knife-cutting equipment such as Kongsberg or Zünd tables.
understand and apply proper methods for safely packaging displays for shipment.
confidently explain and demonstrate to internal teams how to assemble displays being mass-produced.

In this position you'll:

contribute to the design and development process from concept to production, using 2D/3D modeling software (primarily ArtiosCAD) to create and refine designs for displays, promotional packaging, and graphical banners.
research and recommend emerging trends in display, merchandising, and packaging design, exploring innovative materials and mediums.
conduct dimensional studies, define part and assembly datums, establish tolerances and control plans, and identify methods to reduce process and part variation.
collaborate closely with Design, Sales, Product Development, and Engineering teams to ensure design work and revisions are completed on time and meet both TBG’s and our customers’ expectations.
take on additional projects and tasks as assigned by management to support team and company goals.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
We are 100% employee-owned
We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range: $64,000 - 76,800 annually

Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
Paid parental leave
Retirement Savings programs:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
- 401k with a company match
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
Collaboration and teamwork
Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

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