Direct Edge Media
Structural Design Manager / Creative Director – Temporary POS Retail Displays an
Direct Edge Media, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808
Structural Design Manager / Creative Director – Temporary POS Retail Displays and Packaging
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Structural Design Manager / Creative Director – Temporary POS Retail Displays and Packaging
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Direct Edge Media
Direct Edge is a fast paced and quickly growing printing company specializing in digital, offset and large format printing for enterprise, agency and trade printers. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that values your professional skills, Direct Edge Media has a career path for you. We are currently seeking experienced and professional full‑time candidates to join our team.
Job Summary We’re looking for a hands‑on
Structural Design Manager / Creative Director
to lead our structural design department — guiding the team in developing effective, creative, and production‑ready display solutions. This role combines
creative direction ,
process development , and
technical mentorship
to ensure our structural design group is producing high‑quality, cost‑efficient, and innovative display concepts that align with client needs and manufacturing realities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development
Provide daily guidance, mentorship, and feedback to structural designers to elevate design quality and efficiency.
Establish clear workflows, checkpoints and communication standards between design, production and client teams.
Foster a collaborative environment that balances creativity with practical execution.
Creative & Structural Direction
Oversee structural concepting and creative design for corrugate, semi‑permanent and temporary displays across retail and beverage categories.
Translate client‑provided renders or creative visuals into structurally sound and cost‑effective display solutions.
Ensure designs are not only visually compelling but also value engineered for best price, assembly time and transport.
Lead design reviews — pushing for innovation while maintaining structural integrity and manufacturability.
Partner with the design and account teams to interpret client briefs and translate them into executable 3D solutions.
Process & Efficiency
Audit current design workflows and identify opportunities for streamlining (templates, shared libraries, SOPs, etc.).
Develop best practices for dieline creation, layout efficiency, material usage and sample production.
Implement tools or systems (e.g., Airtable, project trackers, file naming conventions) that enhance visibility and consistency.
Collaborate with production and account managers to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities and client standards.
Develop ID tags on all designs and white samples to help speed up design to market.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with account managers, creative, prepress and production teams to ensure seamless project handoffs.
Support quoting, sampling and production readiness — ensuring structural files are accurate and complete.
Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives that elevate the department’s creative and operational standards.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in structural or 3D display design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
Expertise in ArtiosCAD, Illustrator and 3D visualization software (e.g., KeyShot, SketchUp, or Rhino).
Strong understanding of corrugate, folding carton, foam core and mixed‑material display design.
Proven ability to balance creativity, cost‑efficiency and speed‑to‑market.
Skilled at analyzing client renders and developing structurally feasible designs that bring the creative concept to life.
Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to inspire and motivate a creative technical team.
Solid understanding of large format printing, offset printing, CAD cutting and traditional die‑cutting processes.
Compensation The base compensation range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00–$100,000.00 salary plus benefits. Compensation ranges are determined by various factors, including role, experience and location. The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within the range, actual individual compensation is determined by various factors, including location, job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology – Industries: Printing Services
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Structural Design Manager / Creative Director – Temporary POS Retail Displays and Packaging
role at
Direct Edge Media
Direct Edge is a fast paced and quickly growing printing company specializing in digital, offset and large format printing for enterprise, agency and trade printers. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that values your professional skills, Direct Edge Media has a career path for you. We are currently seeking experienced and professional full‑time candidates to join our team.
Job Summary We’re looking for a hands‑on
Structural Design Manager / Creative Director
to lead our structural design department — guiding the team in developing effective, creative, and production‑ready display solutions. This role combines
creative direction ,
process development , and
technical mentorship
to ensure our structural design group is producing high‑quality, cost‑efficient, and innovative display concepts that align with client needs and manufacturing realities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development
Provide daily guidance, mentorship, and feedback to structural designers to elevate design quality and efficiency.
Establish clear workflows, checkpoints and communication standards between design, production and client teams.
Foster a collaborative environment that balances creativity with practical execution.
Creative & Structural Direction
Oversee structural concepting and creative design for corrugate, semi‑permanent and temporary displays across retail and beverage categories.
Translate client‑provided renders or creative visuals into structurally sound and cost‑effective display solutions.
Ensure designs are not only visually compelling but also value engineered for best price, assembly time and transport.
Lead design reviews — pushing for innovation while maintaining structural integrity and manufacturability.
Partner with the design and account teams to interpret client briefs and translate them into executable 3D solutions.
Process & Efficiency
Audit current design workflows and identify opportunities for streamlining (templates, shared libraries, SOPs, etc.).
Develop best practices for dieline creation, layout efficiency, material usage and sample production.
Implement tools or systems (e.g., Airtable, project trackers, file naming conventions) that enhance visibility and consistency.
Collaborate with production and account managers to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities and client standards.
Develop ID tags on all designs and white samples to help speed up design to market.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with account managers, creative, prepress and production teams to ensure seamless project handoffs.
Support quoting, sampling and production readiness — ensuring structural files are accurate and complete.
Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives that elevate the department’s creative and operational standards.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in structural or 3D display design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
Expertise in ArtiosCAD, Illustrator and 3D visualization software (e.g., KeyShot, SketchUp, or Rhino).
Strong understanding of corrugate, folding carton, foam core and mixed‑material display design.
Proven ability to balance creativity, cost‑efficiency and speed‑to‑market.
Skilled at analyzing client renders and developing structurally feasible designs that bring the creative concept to life.
Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to inspire and motivate a creative technical team.
Solid understanding of large format printing, offset printing, CAD cutting and traditional die‑cutting processes.
Compensation The base compensation range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00–$100,000.00 salary plus benefits. Compensation ranges are determined by various factors, including role, experience and location. The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within the range, actual individual compensation is determined by various factors, including location, job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology – Industries: Printing Services
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Anaheim, CA .
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