Senior Experiential Designer, Brand Experience Studio

Your Role

Engage and manage clients from project kickoff through implementation, facilitating decision-making, presenting design solutions, and fostering long-term client relationships
Lead project planning, scheduling, staffing coordination, and execution to successfully deliver project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations
Create and develop design options, 3D models, visualizations, and presentation materials that effectively communicate design intent and experiential concepts
Direct and coordinate production design staff in preparing accurate design documentation and production-ready artwork for fabrication and installation
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout all phases of project delivery
Coordinate integration of environmental graphics, signage, wayfinding, branded experiences, and digital or interactive elements within the built environment
Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals, coordinate bidding activities, and assist clients with contractor and fabricator selection
Review shop drawings, proofs, mock-ups, material samples, and fabrication details to ensure alignment with design intent and project requirements
Lead implementation activities including site coordination, punch lists, project closeout, and quality assurance reviews
Monitor project financial performance through regular review of budgets, project reports, billing, and invoicing
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior designers and production staff

Qualifications

Minimum of 8-12 years of experiential graphic design, environmental graphic design, experience design, exhibit design, or related experience preferred
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Experience Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related discipline
Portfolio demonstrating realized experiential environments, workplace projects, brand experiences, wayfinding systems, and signage solutions
Proven ability to translate brand strategy, culture, and storytelling into compelling physical experiences and built environments
Strong understanding of user journey development and how people interact with and navigate physical spaces
Experience coordinating digital media, technology integration, and interactive environmental experiences is highly valued
Professional proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization tools to develop, test, and communicate spatial concepts
Strong visualization, diagramming, storytelling, and presentation skills with an understanding of scale, materiality, and lighting
Experience with concept development through construction administration phases of work
Knowledge of fabrication methods, installation techniques, materials, and construction specifications required
Working knowledge of signage, wayfinding, accessibility, and related code requirements
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office
Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, and CAD tools; rendering software such as Enscape or V-Ray is a plus
Hand sketching ability to communicate concepts is a plus
Experience with After Effects, Figma, and AI-assisted visualization tools is a plus
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills to lead multiple concurrent projects
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams with architects, interior designers, brand strategists, engineers, consultants, and fabricators
Person should have strong ideation skills, demonstrate critical and strategic thinking, and be self-motivated
The ideal candidate can balance creative vision with technical execution, prioritize competing demands, and mentor junior team members