Careers

We are a collaborative creative team in search of a confident Retail 3D Designer who is eager to innovate, contribute, and influence our solutions daily. We are a team dedicated to changing the future of retail experiences and design, and seeking new teammates that are as enthusiastic as we are to help clients discover their potential. And, for the candidate, we offer the opportunity for creative professional growth, development, and contributing with a collaborative team in a positive, supportive culture.  The Retail 3D Designer will strengthen Niven’s innovation portfolio, develop creative concepts for retail display challenges, and work collaboratively with teammates across creative disciplines. As a direct report to the Creative Director, the 3D Designer will spend their time participating in idea generation, concept sketching, design refinement, 3D solution renderings, collaborating with engineering team, and working with the model shop to produce prototypes. Our ideal candidate looks like this…. • Must be an enthusiastic and creative fit in our culture: willing to support and collaborate with teammates within and outside the creative department • Has a degree from an Industrial or Product Design program • Is inquisitive, unafraid to ask questions, and eager to take risks  • Has excellent sketching and visual communication skills  • Has experience with 3D rendering tools (Rhino, Pro/E or SolidWorks) • Work in a pro-active capacity, taking initiative in all phases of the job • Experience in and familiarity with Converting equipment and processes including scoring, machine capabilities/limitations, spec sheets and drawings • Knowledge of various paperboard stocks, corrugation, packaging film, POP displays, label stocks and printing processes • A basic understanding of the corrugated manufacturing process and CAD, Artios CAD, Adobe Illustrator and/or TOPPS. Experience in PhotoShop is preferred. • Thrives with fast-paced challenges and manages time and details well • Always willing to learn something new  Niven, a premiere shopper-marketing company, offers solution-based, strategic retail merchandising services and solutions. We are a collaborative, employee-owned company that caters to agencies, brand marketers, and retailers alike. Clientele includes many major retailers and renown brands. Niven was founded in 1979 and is currently headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. We are an employee-owned company with a strong legacy of creativity and innovation. We offer a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees, including: great health care options, dental, vision, employee assistance program, pet insurance, and generous and flexible paid time off. We understand the challenges of working safely through these difficult times and offer flexible work scheduling. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are a collaborative creative team in search of a confident Corrugate Display Designer who is eager to innovate, contribute, and influence our solutions daily. We are a team dedicated to changing the future of retail experiences and design, and seeking new teammates that are as enthusiastic as we are to help clients discover their potential. And, for the candidate, we offer the opportunity for creative professional growth, development, and contributing with a collaborative team in a positive, supportive culture.  The Retail 3D Designer will strengthen Niven’s innovation portfolio, develop creative concepts for retail display challenges, and work collaboratively with teammates across creative disciplines. As a direct report to the Creative Director, the 3D Designer will spend their time participating in idea generation, concept sketching, design refinement, 3D solution renderings, presentation layouts, CAD development and documentation for manufacturing. Experience in and knowledge of engineering principals is a tremendous plus. Our ideal candidate looks like this…. • Must be an enthusiastic and creative fit in our culture: willing to support and collaborate with teammates within and outside the creative department • Has a degree from an Industrial or Product Design program • Is inquisitive, unafraid to ask questions, and eager to take risks  • Has excellent sketching and visual communication skills  • Has experience with 3D rendering tools (Rhino, Pro/E or SolidWorks) • Interested in learning and applying the intricacies of the retail environment in design and shopper engagement • Thrives with fast-paced challenges and manages time and details well • Always willing to learn something new  Niven, a premiere shopper-marketing company, offers solution-based, strategic retail merchandising services and solutions. We are a collaborative, employee-owned company that caters to agencies, brand marketers, and retailers alike. Clientele includes many major retailers and renown brands. Niven was founded in 1979 and is currently headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. We are an employee-owned company with a strong legacy of creativity and innovation. We offer a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees, including: great health care options, dental, vision, employee assistance program, pet insurance, and generous and flexible paid time off. We understand the challenges of working safely through these difficult times and offer flexible work scheduling. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Our team is capable of taking your in store needs from the initial design conceptualization, through engineering and procurement, and onto shipping, installation, and maintenance. By working with us, your company does not need to look any further for other partners to bring your vision to reality in store.

Our employees are all stakeholders in your retail achievements, meaning that your success is our success. Because of this direct line to the people working on your projects, we are motivated in a unique way to provide the best possible results for your company. To lear more about our ESOP and those who make up the Niven team, check out our People page.

Yes, Niven has the resources and connections to not only get your company's digital elements up and running, but also keep them maintained. Remotely updatable screen graphics, RFID incorporation, and touch screens are a few examples of what is in Niven's digital toolbox. For more information on our digital experience, check out our digital page.