There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action.

Job Summary:  We are seeking a Senior Experiential Designer who combines strategic marketing design expertise with pre-sales conceptual visualization skills. This role leads 3D conceptual modeling of branded environments to differentiate the company in high-value opportunities and collaborates closely with Marketing leadership to deliver impactful, client-facing presentations.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of interior and exterior signage systems, can interpret architectural plans, and excels at translating ideas into compelling visual representations. In addition, this role drives creative direction for marketing initiatives across digital and physical media, including content marketing assets, trade show displays, and sales presentations, ensuring consistent brand staging and communication. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in spatial modeling, and the ability to present as a subject matter expert are essential.

Lead pre-sales conceptual design to differentiate company in high-value opportunities

• Must Have
  • Candidate possesses strong knowledge of exterior and interior signage / visual brand systems
  • Has ability to develop or translate ideas into compelling visual representations
  • Excels at developing impactful client-facing presentations with professional layout and internal narrative 
  • Has familiarity interpreting architectural elevations, plans, and section details
  • Possesses critical attention to detail and comprehension of client brand documents
  • 3D spatial modeling
• Nice to Have
  • Thoughtfully approaches product / material sourcing, practical replication, and value engineering
  • Is able to present ideas to prospects while establishing self as SME

Marketing Graphic Design

• Handle creative direction and strategic rollout for business initiatives across a variety of media
  • Actively collaborates with Director of Marketing and VP of Marketing & Strategic Ops to establish key deliverables
• Create content marketing pieces, ads, landing page graphics, digital banners, and miscellaneous web materials for display on social media
• Design physical displays, banners, and material handouts for trade shows and other events
• Assist with enhancing sales presentations and executive presentations in PowerPoint
• Help develop consistent staging principles and communications strategy for Stratus brand elements
• Create graphics for internal communications and the People & Culture team
• Assist with RFPs/RFIs visuals as needed (case studies, similar project context, industry-specific capabilities, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• Microsoft Office, emphasis on PowerPoint
• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite familiarity a strong plus
• 3D software knowledge
• Video editing experience preferred

Travel Requirements

While travel for this position is rare and infrequent, it may occasionally be required to support in-person interaction with customers, field partners, and/or business stakeholders. Travel may include local, regional, or national destinations and may be conducted via automobile, air, or other modes of transportation. All travel must be pre-approved in accordance with company policy and conducted in compliance with applicable safety and expense guidelines.

Why Work With Us

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors

Pay Range

$80,000- $90,000 annually - Pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

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