Set Designer, Shopbop

Amazon • Madison, WI

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About The Position

As the Set Designer, you will inspire our customers through innovative set builds and prop sourcing for the imaging and activation teams— continually evolving the creative vision through best-in-class imagery executed across multiple studio environments. This role requires a builder's mindset: someone who thrives in ambiguity, finds creative solutions where others see obstacles, and brings calm, clarity, and momentum to a fast-moving, high-volume production environment. You will work cross-functionally across editorial, production, and creative teams, navigating competing priorities and shifting timelines with a bias for action and a commitment to quality. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who can hold a strong creative point of view while remaining flexible enough to support the needs of multiple studio spaces and stakeholders. You are comfortable operating without a playbook, energized by the challenge of building systems and processes that scale, and deeply motivated by the opportunity to shape visual identity.

Requirements

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of equivalent experience
• Experience in the fashion industry
• Can demonstrate strong attention to safety and ability to follow detailed procedures
• Experience managing competing priorities and using metrics to drive business decisions
• Professional experience in a high-volume commercial photography studio.
• Ability to synthesize feedback into informed creative decisions.
• Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume online retail environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative working style.
• Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
• Knowledge of Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, or commensurate experience.
• Experience with power tools, multiple paint mediums, and woodworking.
• Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Strategize with creative teams to stay aware of business dynamics and quickly pivot as needed to keep pace with a fast-moving creative environment.
• Stay attuned to brand identity and actively contribute ideas that bring set design to life.
• Collaborate with the editorial team and marketing partners to stay aligned with seasonal creative briefs; anticipate and respond to interior design trends.
• Partner with producers and creative teams to ensure all props and sets are prepared in advance of each shoot.
• Understand specific crop ratios based on graphic design templates to best plan and execute set builds.
• Source props while staying within allocated budget.
• Catalog props and custom builds; document and maintain records in shared tools.
• Innovate infrastructure and develop props for product imagery.
• Maintain open communication with management and production to ensure all sourcing and builds stay within budget.
• Manage studio maintenance communication and delegate tasks as needed.
• Maintain shop tools and prioritize a safe working environment.
• Oversee bay maintenance for both on- and off-figure studios, including: o Structural upkeep o Off-figure styling tools o On-figure flooring, tools, and templates
• Leverage Amazon business tools and vendor partnerships as resources.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and willingness to use a personal vehicle as needed

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level