Visual Designer - 3D - La Mirada, CA

Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Salary $70,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Visual Designer – 3D creates compelling designs that bring Makita’s brand to life across print, digital, retail, and 3D applications. This role blends traditional graphic design with expertise in 3D modeling and rendering to support marketing campaigns, retail environments, product education, and digital experiences.

Essential Job Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Digital Design:

• Design website UI layouts, eblasts, and digital content in Figma, ensuring strong user experience and brand alignment.
• Create graphics for social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X) to promote products and brand storytelling.
• Produce interactive 3D renderings of Makita tools and accessories for digital use.

 Print & Environmental Design:

• Develop print-ready assets for brochures, advertisements, event graphics, vehicle wraps, and in-store displays.
• Create original logos, illustrations, and infographics to support branding initiatives.
• Render realistic 3D concepts of retail merchandising displays, packaging, and store layouts.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required:

• Design & Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related creative/production tools. Strong foundation in typography, layout, composition, and brand consistency. Ability to adapt creative concepts across print and digital.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data to inform design decisions. Skilled at identifying challenges, developing solutions, and applying feedback to improve outcomes.
• Project & Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Capable of presenting ideas clearly, listening actively, and collaborating across departments and with vendors.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively within a team environment, contributing to a positive culture, respecting diverse perspectives, and supporting shared goals.
• Innovation & Initiative: Resourceful, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous learning. Generates new ideas, explores industry trends, and proactively improves workflows and processes.
• Business & Strategic Acumen: Understands how creative output supports brand strategy, marketing objectives, and business goals. Balances creativity with cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Adaptability & Professionalism: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, works well under pressure, and demonstrates reliability, integrity, and professionalism always.
• Technical & Digital Skills: Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and content management systems. Comfortable with both Mac and PC environments. Knowledge of prepress, printing, packaging, and digital standards as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position works in an open office setting that is quiet, fast-paced, and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and print production equipment.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional design experience, with a strong portfolio across print, digital, social, and 3D design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Expertise in Cinema 4D; knowledge of Blender or other 3D tools is a plus.
• Strong skills in Figma for website and digital layout design.
• Knowledge of typography, layout, and composition across print and digital platforms.
• Experience in the power tool industry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate across teams.

     Travel: Travel is not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subject to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subject to overtime as required.

Our Benefits Include:

🔹 Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

💰 Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

⏳Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

 🚀Career Growth & Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000