Awards April 13, 2026
2026 Counselor Best Places to Work: Liquid Screen Design
Find out what makes this distributor a top workplace.
Company Size: Small (10-25 employees)
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Year Founded: 2010
Total Appearances on List: 3
Liquid Screen Design (asi/254663) has a fully remote workforce. Rather than simply relying on video calls and instant messenger, the Minneapolis-based distributor took that idea a step further to create a digital office space where employees could still interact with one another.
#5 Small Company
Counselor Best Places to Work
“Think ’80s Zelda with Zoom on top,” says owner Bryan Goltzman.
It might sound silly at first, but Goltzman says it allows for every person on staff to feel like they’re really working together, even if they only ever interact with another’s digital avatar.
Though fully remote, Liquid Screen Design (asi/254663) has a digital office where employees can “meet” with video calls.
“It truly feels like working in the same room, even across time zones,” Goltzman says. “That sense of presence keeps relationships strong and ideas flowing. We don’t need to set up a meeting just to catch up – we can walk right over virtually to share a story or swap ideas. Whether in the same state or halfway around the world, we still enjoy those water-cooler moments that spark creativity and build culture.”
Having a digital office is the sort of out-there idea that Liquid Screen Design encourages.
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“Employees aren’t just expected to follow processes and do things like they’ve always been done,” says Katie Woznak, creative director. “We’re encouraged to think outside the box and improve procedures in ways that benefit customers and teammates alike. For example, when it comes to problem-solving from a production perspective, we’re given the power to come to the team with unique solutions that other companies may consider impossible.”
Liquid Screen Design has created a culture that fosters creativity, even when it’s outside of the workspace.
This includes getting Owala water bottles at Target and driving them to an engraver – which the team contacted just hours prior – and delivering to the customer next-day.
“Very little is considered impossible here at Liquid Screen Design,” Woznak says.
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Ingredients for a Best Place to Work: At Liquid Screen Design (asi/254663), every employee, and every idea, is on equal footing. “Empowerment isn’t just a principle here; it’s how we operate,” says Bryan Goltzman, owner. “Employees are trusted to make decisions and take action when they spot a chance to improve the customer experience. A production rep who sees a potential delivery issue doesn’t wait for approval. They step in, fix it and make sure the client is thrilled. That trust fuels pride, ownership and creativity.”
Katie Woznak, creative director, says this framework of trust creates a low-pressure environment where employees aren’t afraid to fail. Rather, they’re excited to try.
“That mindset creates a motivating, low-stress environment,” she says, “where initiative is encouraged and doing the right thing for the customer is simply part of how the team operates.”Top Benefits & Perks: Liquid Screen Design ensures that time off is just as productive as time “in the office,” with summer Fridays to enjoy the good weather, a company-matched retirement plan and even paid volunteer time.
Additionally, Liquid Screen Design has created programs to make sure their employees’ time off is worthwhile.
“This past year, we invited everyone to share their personal and professional bucket lists,” Goltzman says. “What they didn’t know was that we planned to make some of those wishes come true. When one of our team members celebrated her five-year anniversary, she was surprised with an all-expenses-paid Alaskan cruise – a dream from her list. We try to make dreams happen not just for our customers, but for our team, too.”
Parting Tip: “Start with trust – and mean it,” Goltzman says. “Empower people to make decisions, then have their backs. Culture can’t be dictated from the top. It grows when people feel valued, heard and empowered to make an impact. In our experience, open communication, mutual respect and a healthy dose of fun are key to a strong culture. Keep it dynamic: Celebrate small wins, learn quickly from challenges and stay flexible as your team evolves.”
If Liquid Screen Design Were a Movie, It Would Be Ocean’s Eleven. No, they’re not stealing anything. It’s because, as Goltzman puts it, “We’ve built a crew of specialists so skilled, so perfectly in sync, that every project feels like a masterfully planned creative heist.”