Junior Designer (Themed Environments)

About the Company

CAMP is a Family Experience Company that helps answer the question “What should we do today?” through a unique combination of Retail & Media. Launched in December of 2018, CAMP operates nine retail locations in New York, Texas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey, and serves families everywhere via its digital platforms.

CAMP will open stores in other major markets in the coming months.

What is the Role?

CAMP is looking for a Junior Designer to support the design of themed experiences at CAMP. As a Junior Designer, you will report to CAMP’s VP of Experience Design and work on the CAMP Labs team. You will assist in the creation of new experiential themes, from initial ideation and concept development through schematic and design development, as well as providing organizational and logistical assistance to the VP of Experience Design.

You will be responsible for working within our Experience Design team to deliver high quality designs for interactive and immersive themed experiences according to internal processes and CAMP best practices. This role will include sketching, CAD, and 3D modeling with Rhino. 

This role is located in our New York office.

What will you do at CAMP?

• Building massing, conceptual, and final design models in collaboration with the rest of the design team, using Rhino.
• Participate in the creation of ID packages to document theme designs using AutoCAD and Rhino
• Assist the VP of Experience Design in scheduling, file management, templating, and other organizational and logistical tasks 
• Making thoughtful, creative contributions and work to elevate the concept via the design process.

What will you bring to CAMP?

• Minimum of 2 years in-office work experience in experiential, architectural, and/or scenic design
• You are proficient in AutoCAD and Rhino. Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Revit, 3DS, or other visualization software familiarity is a bonus
• You are able to communicate ideas through rough sketching.
• Proven ability to proactively identify problems and raise concerns to the appropriate party
• Openness to receiving design feedback, and skill in incorporating feedback in an iterative process
• Demonstrated business communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-starter, proactive, ability to prioritize and shift focus with ease and flexibility
• You are not afraid to jump in where needed - no task is too big or too small for you, and you are willing to throw down and help your team before you are asked
• Desire to be part of a tight-knit team looking to transform the traditional retail experience.
• Located within commuting distance in New York City and able to travel to the office at least 50% of the time.
• You are authorized to work lawfully in the United States
• If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason (including pregnancy) not to be vaccinated

What you’ll love about us: 

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• We empower diverse voices because it is the only way to bring the best experiences to all the families that we aim to serve
• We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace culture that welcomes all perspectives, change, and open conversations
• We build social equity by providing our team with access, education, and career growth
• We highlight products, vendors, and our team that represents our customers' beautiful spectrum of diversity

We provide our team with best: 

We offer a variety of options that are designed to fit the needs of you and your family.

• Compensation: $50,000-$65,000
• Flexible Paid Time Off to use for vacation, personal days, well-being, or an illness 
• Stock Option grants in CAMP
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including pharmacy benefits, virtual doctor visits, and more
• Parental leave that supports our team members and their families
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Mass Transit & Commuter Parking Programs
• Benefits Concierge: a team of dedicated and experienced employee benefits advocates who are ready to help you and your family with questions
• Employee Assistance Program: offers support around Education, Legal and Financial Planning, Career Development, Lifestyle and Fitness Management, Mental Health, and Dependent Care
• Gym and Wellness Discounts
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• 20% off fertility and family planning services
• 20% off all merchandise at CAMP stores and CAMP.com
• 401(k) Plan (employee contribution only)

Interested in joining the team?  

Submit your resume and cover letter. Address your cover letter to me, Arik, letting me know why you want this job and why we should hire you!