Senior Experiential Designer

Gradient

Experiential Designer creating immersive physical brand experiences for Gradient, a New York experiential marketing agency. Developing spatial concepts, renderings, and production-ready designs for global brands.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in experiential design, spatial visualization, and the ability to translate client briefs into compelling environments. Proficient in 3D modeling, rendering, and collaboration within fast-paced creative teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experiential Design3D Modeling and RenderingAdobe PhotoshopSpatial DesignCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Spatial VisualizationDesign DocumentationFloor PlansSketchingRenderingFabrication UnderstandingInterior DesignEvent DesignBranded EnvironmentsHigh-Quality Visualization

Soft Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentCommunicationFeedback IterationClient Presentation

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorRhinoBlenderSketchUpCinema 4DUnreal EngineV-RayEnscapeKeyShotTwinmotion

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Experiential DesignBachelor’s Degree in Interior DesignBachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Industry Keywords

Experiential ActivationsEvent ExecutionHospitality SpacesRetail EnvironmentsCreative Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RayUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop creative concepts for experiential activations, events, installations, pop-ups, and branded environments
Translate client briefs, brand identities, and creative strategies into compelling spatial experiences
Create mood boards, visual references, sketches, floor plans, layouts, renderings, and design documentation
Design guest journeys and spatial experiences balancing creativity, functionality, brand storytelling, and production feasibility
Create 3D renderings, visualizations, spatial layouts, floor plans, and experiential design assets
Iterate concepts based on internal, client, and production feedback
Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, Account, and Production teams
Communicate design intent to internal teams, vendors, fabricators, and production partners
Support projects from concept through design development, fabrication, installation, and onsite execution
Review materials, finishes, samples, shop drawings, and fabrication details
Participate in internal reviews, client presentations, production meetings, project briefings, installations, and event execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Experiential Design, Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, or a related field preferred
2+ years of professional experience in experiential design, environmental design, interiors, events, exhibitions, retail, or a related creative discipline
Strong portfolio demonstrating spatial design, experiential thinking, and high-quality visualization
Experience working within an agency, studio, or other fast-paced creative environment preferred
Experience designing branded environments, activations, events, hospitality spaces, retail environments, or installations strongly preferred
Experience with premium or luxury brands is a plus
Understanding of fabrication, materials, construction, and experiential production is a strong plus
Ability to travel and work onsite for installations and events when needed
Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong proficiency in at least one 3D modeling and rendering platform
Experience with Rhino, Blender, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, or similar 3D software
Experience with V-Ray, Enscape, KeyShot, Twinmotion, or comparable rendering tools preferred
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other technical drafting software preferred
Comfortable working in Google Workspace and collaborative project environments
Hand sketching and illustration skills are a plus
Familiarity with AI-enabled visualization and creative tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Parental leave for new parents
Talkspace membership wellness perk
Citi Bike membership wellness perk
Opportunity for career growth and development
Opportunity to work on ambitious experiential projects for leading global brands
Dynamic, creative, and highly collaborative work environment