Animation Jobs in Hopkins, MN (NOW HIRING)

• Contribute to editorial, exhibit, and experiential design projects from concept through execution.
• Lead a strong end-to-end design process, including research (trend, user, mood boards, design direction), concept development (sketching, rendering, technical specifications, mockups, and design guides), and refinement based on feedback.
• Develop brand-focused solutions within established brand guidelines while also creating new visual and form languages.
• Build compelling presentations and infographics that communicate ideas and concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Support installations and physical builds, including moving product samples and displays, assembling fixtures, and hanging signage.

• Minimum of 30 hours per week.
• On-site inMinneapolis, MN a minimum of three days per week (TuesdayThursday); some projects may require additional in-office days on a project-by-project basis.
• A portfolio of work or link to a personal website is required for consideration.

• Four-year degree in Graphic Design or a similar field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 58 years of editorial and communication-based graphic design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
• Demonstrated strength across core design competencies, including:
  • Art direction and typography
  • Concept development and illustration
  • Prototyping and product mockups
  • Editorial design and exhibit design
  • Presentation design
• Proven experience with a strong end-to-end design process, from research through concept development, technical specifications, and refinement.
• Proficient to strong ability with Generative AI and emerging design technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel) and digital whiteboarding tools such as Miro.
• Excellent visual communication, presentation-building, and storytelling skills, including infographic and presentation design.
• Experience translating graphic design into physical space, such as exhibits and immersive experiences.
• Experience developing and executing brand-focused design solutions within established brand guidelines, including branding, logos, marks, packaging, signage, and image layouts.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills, including client engagement, partnership-building, stakeholder alignment, and contributing in cross-functional team environments.
• Ability to create structure to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confidence to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to be comfortable working on installations, including moving product samples and displays, working on ladders to hang signage, and assembling fixtures.

• Experience with 2D animation.
• Experience as an innovative product designer.
• Graphic and video editing experience.
• Proficiency with additional design tools such as Sketch.
• Experience designing for high-end and luxury brands and experiences, particularly within Health & Beauty and/or Apparel.
• Experience working with large brands and companies in consumer products and experiences.
• Experience designing for female consumers.

Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.
Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.