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Design Assistant
HSN
Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
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You will have the unique opportunity of being a part of a live, 24/7, studio environment and will gain insight to the Visual Production Department and gain better understanding of how each area of Scenic, Lighting and Set Styling plays a part in the overall vision of the programming. The On Call Design Assistant will create elevations and layouts for the scenic and lighting teams for use in realizing set designs.
About “On –Call” @ HSN
HSN employs “on call” staff to cover projects, vacation, and periods of high volume.
“On call” means that you are scheduled “as needed”, and you could work a varied schedule from week to week based on our needs and your availability. You may know your schedule a few weeks in advance however you may also be called on short notice.
Day in the Life of
• Offer recommendations on modifications to designs that fit existing parameters.
• Works with clients briefing and advising them regarding design style, format, print production and timescale. This includes determining graphic size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, font style and size for scenic backgrounds.
• Rip files and review job instructions to prepare jobs for printing. Operate and maintain two HP 60 inch Design jet printers.
• Creates and maintains archive system of all drawings of projects rotating in and out of each studio.
• Research images and ideas for set designs including notating and verifying related set measurements.
• Purchases materials needed for shows/events and maintains sample library.
Keys to Success
At HSN, if you are Agile, Innovative, Pioneering, Dynamic, Boundaryless, Passionate, Customer-Centric, Collaborative, and Results-Focused, you will love it here!
Must Haves
** In order to be considered you must include a link to, or attachment of, your portfolio **
• 3 years of design experience including drafting and/or 3D modeling/rendering
• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred or related work experience
• Working knowledge with 3DsMaxx, Maya and Rhino for software
• Experience with Pre Press large format graphic print production
• Intermediate level knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and personalities
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works either individually or as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of basic design principles.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, learn, and understand instruction both written and oral
• Computer drafting skills using AutoCAD, MiniCAD and/or Vectorworks software
• Knowledge and experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Acrobat (EX: Photoshop, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in using large scale printers and plotters along with paper characteristics and related printing materials
• May need to sit for extended periods of time without breaks
Nice to Haves
• 5 years of design experience including drafting and/or 3D modeling/rendering
• Television experience preferred
Why HSN
HSN’s unique blend of Retail, Television and eCommerce create a one-of-a-kind working environment. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefit program including health and retirement plans, merchandise discounts, volunteer days, and more. We encourage growth and development across the company. Most importantly, we have fun. Follow HSN Careers on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
To learn more, visit http://www.hsn.com/careers
About HSNi
HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSNI) is a $4 billion interactive multichannel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise among its two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSNi offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV, online, via mobile devices, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. HSN, a leading interactive multichannel retailer which offers a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches approximately 94 million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 364 days a year). HSN.com offers a differentiated digital experience by leveraging content, community and commerce. In addition to its existing media platforms, HSN is the industry leader in transactional innovation, including services such as HSN Shop by Remote®, the only service of its kind in the U.S., the HSN Shopping App for mobile handheld devices and HSN on Demand®. Cornerstone comprises leading home and apparel lifestyle brands including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill®, Grandin Road®, and Improvements®. Cornerstone distributes approximately 325 million catalogs annually, operates five separate digital sales sites and operates 14 retail and outlet stores.