
Senior Designer – 3D
Imagination
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of spatial design principles to create impactful, innovative, branded environments.
- A good understanding of different design disciplines, particularly graphic design.
- Develop 3D concepts, layouts, and designs that align with creative briefs and brand narratives.
- Produce high-quality sketches or similar design intent drawings, and technical documentation to communicate ideas effectively.
- Possess a good understanding in materials and fabrication processes.
- Ability to create concept visuals for initial ideas, through to high-quality renders for client presentations, ideally using packages such as Cinema 4D or similar.
- Experience with AI visualization tools.
- Well versed in creating comprehensive drawing packages for costing and briefing fabricators, using Vectorworks, including plans, elevations and detailing.
- Lead discussions and presentations with clients and internal teams.
- Work closely with UX designers, 2D designers and Strategists to develop holistic creative solutions.
- Delegate to other members of the 3D team as required.
- Liaise with fabricators, engineers, and production specialists to ensure designs are technically feasible and meet production requirements.
- Support the team by preparing internal and client presentations, delivering visually compelling design assets.
- Maintain quality control over multiple projects, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Delegate upwards when necessary, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Ensure quality of design execution on-site.
- Keep up with emerging technologies, materials, and trends in architecture, exhibition design, and experiential marketing.
- Explore the integration of digital and physical spaces, incorporating new approaches into the design process.
- Push creative boundaries within the team and contribute to a culture of innovation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in 3D design, interior architecture, exhibition, or environmental design.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior, Architecture or Environmental Design is preferable.
- Proven portfolio demonstrating experience in spatial storytelling, brand experiences, and high-quality visualizations.
- Exceptional design aesthetic, highly developed knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production processes.
- Ability to sketch, visualize, and communicate ideas quickly.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with designers, technologists, and production specialists.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively.
- Confident presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Enthusiastic and open-minded, with a passion for innovation and exploring new technologies.
- Expertise in 3D modelling and rendering software, including:
- Cinema 4D, Rhino or similar modelling packages
- Vectorworks (for technical drawings)
- Adobe Creative Suite.
- Emerging AI packages for visualization augmentation.
Benefits
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
- A fun, engaging work culture
- Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
- Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
3D designspatial designgraphic designtechnical documentationmaterials knowledgefabrication processesspatial storytellinghigh-quality visualizations3D modellingrendering
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailtime managementpresentation skillscommunication skillscollaborationcreativityinnovationleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Degree in Interior DesignDegree in ArchitectureDegree in Environmental Design