Zero Overview Zero is a creative studio founded in NYC. We have offices in New York, Milwaukee, Los Angeles as well as working virtually across the world. Our intention is to create an environment where multidisciplinary teams can solve problems for progressive and contemporary brands. We aim to constantly re-evaluate what it’s like to work with a studio and provide a high degree of value and service to our clients and our team. We believe that process is at the core of our success - and are continually seeking to evolve ours to get the most out of each engagement. The unique and complex problems that face our clients call for fresh and strategic thinkers. Position Overview As a Designer at Zero, your primary focus is to develop thoughtful, original ideas that are on strategy. You conceptualize the emotional “why” behind brands and how to express it across all creative mediums. From brand worlds to websites, social platforms and marketing channels, you’re responsible for creating design work that speaks the brand’s language and offers a fresh perspective within the brand’s industry. Whether developing the visual brand tone or working within a set of established guidelines, you are able to plug into the brand mindset and articulate it. You have the skills and understanding to properly execute on typography, color theory, layout and art direction, as well as the ability to develop effective visual communication to fit a variety of brands. Roles & Responsibilities Contribute to the research and discovery phase through competitive audits, research, and any additional tactics that add value Develop holistic brand strategies that are unique to the market, true to the audience and genuine to the beliefs and vision of the brand Collaborate with the team to develop presentations that clearly and effectively tell the story of our work and regularly present the work to our clients Develop effective designs and art direction that deliver on the brand strategies, are unique to the market and genuine to the beliefs and vision of the brand Collaborate closely with copywriters and developers on brand applications such as branding, art direction, packaging, website, emails, social media content and other mediums to support the brand world. Work closely with Creative Directors and PMs to develop designs and a systematic approach to the design language across mediums Effectively manage your time to meet internal deadlines and goals Approach every project with a solutions oriented mindset, clear purpose and ensure all executions meet business and user goals Occasionally contribute to conversations with outside collaborators such as photographers and illustrators as well as direct them on art direction execution Skills & Competencies Mastery of industry standard software (Figma/Adobe) Demonstrate a passion to solve problems and tell compelling strategic brand stories that align with the overall business and audience goals Excellent communication and people skills Ability to take direction and constructive criticism, as well as work autonomously Ability to present clear and effective ideas Solid grasp on design principles and practices such as layout, color theory, typography Years of Experience 3-5 working on client branding projects Reporting Structure The position reports to a Creative Director Working Location Zero has physical studio spaces in Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Staff are expected to occasionally work in these locations during the work week. Additional details can be discussed during the interview process. Full Time Benefits & Salary Annual salary range between $65,000 - $95,000 determined by experience and seniority level Multiple medical plans with up to 80% of premiums covered by Zero Multiple dental plans fully covered by Zero Three weeks (15 days) vacation Seven days of paid sick time Twelve paid holidays Paid holiday break between Christmas and New Years Short Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with match after (3) months of full-time regular employment Charitable Match & Employee Milestone Programs Commuter Benefits Additional benefits are available with details provided upon request or during onboarding Closure Date This posting will be unpublished on Friday, March 6 unless candidates are identified sooner. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis or after this date.

• Proven experience in designing homes, treehouses, or similar structures. • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit is required; knowledge of Twinmotion is a plus. • Strong architectural design abilities with a creative approach to problem-solving. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. • Basic understanding of structural engineering principles, particularly related to wood construction. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field. • Previous experience in client-facing roles or sales-related environments.

• Produce fabric patterns & shop drawings, including all files pertaining to the fabrication of the product. • Chart the fabrication process. • Produce CAD patterns. • Produce and format CNC cutting files. • Produce shop drawings detailing the process. • Act as a bridge between the Design Team and Fabricators. • Collaborate with Design to get a deeper understanding of overlapping processes between Design and Fabrication. • Get familiarized with design processes leading up to the fabrication phase. • Understand and create technical part drawings/shop drawings to lead the production design. • Lead fabricators’ understanding of how the project comes together, assembly order, details of assembly, etc. • Understand all production (fabric assembly) processes. • Review past project pattern processes, learn ideas, and produce new patterns based on this process. • Contribute to institutional learning and growth through sharing. • Contribute to the execution of individual projects and the maintenance and evolution of technical documentation for company standards. • Follow and maintain procedures for file creation, management, collaboration, organization, and archives. • Understand work process flow and modify flow based on needs. • Keep open and clear communication channels between team members and departments.

• Collaborate with the Lead Parametric Designer to develop and refine parametric models in Rhino 3D and Grasshopper. • Translate design concepts into precise, fabrication-ready models. • Create efficient and reusable Grasshopper and other parametric scripts to streamline the design and production process. • Create drafted shops and CD documents from 3d models using smart scripting. • Coordinate with the fabrication team to ensure parts are designed to meet material, structural, and manufacturing requirements. • Assist in quality control, verifying that models are error-free and aligned with project specifications. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and project management, to address design challenges and propose solutions. • Maintain organized digital files, version control, and documentation for all parametric workflows. • Stay current with advancements in parametric design tools, techniques, and industry trends.